Czech President Equates China and Russia in Espionage

Czech President Petr Pavel equates Chinese and Russian state-sponsored hacking in an interview with Financial Times. China faced accusations last month over a cyber campaign targeting the Czech Foreign Affairs ministry's unclassified network, claims that China has strongly denied.

The Czech Republic President, Petr Pavel, has highlighted concerns over China's state-sponsored hacking, equating it to Russia's activities in cyber espionage. His remarks were made in an interview with the Financial Times.

Last month, his government accused China of orchestrating a 'malicious cyber campaign' directed at the unclassified communications network of its Foreign Affairs ministry. China has rebuffed these claims, denying any involvement in the matter.

The situation underscores ongoing tensions between China and various European countries over cybersecurity threats, spotlighting international cybersecurity as a critical issue in global politics.

(With inputs from agencies.)