“Beijing
has expressed deep concern about the latest economic espionage
allegations targeting Chinese nationals in the United States, a case
that observers say highlights growing economic friction between the
two countries. China is seeking further details and will work to
safeguard the rights and interests of its nationals, Foreign Ministry
spokesman Hong Lei said on Wednesday. Hong's remarks followed the
announcement that the US has charged six Chinese nationals with
stealing mobile phone technology from two US chipmakers where some of
them worked. A 32-count criminal indictment says the six were acting
on behalf of universities and companies controlled by the Chinese
government.”
“This
is the 11th case of alleged economic espionage brought in the US
under a 1996 law, and the six suspects could face lengthy prison
sentences if convicted. Teng Jianqun, an expert on US studies at the
China Institute of International Studies, said the US is overly
suspicious about the protection of intellectual property rights. Li
Haidong, a professor of US studies at China Foreign Affairs
University, said the two countries have seen growing friction in the
economic sector, but these problems, along with others, have to be
properly addressed to avoid disrupting the development of high-level
ties.”
“Last
year, the US indicted five Chinese military officers for allegedly
hacking information from US nuclear, metal and solar companies. The
Defense Ministry in Beijing issued a denial and summoned the US
military attache.”
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