China responds to Microsoft cyber attack accusation, calling Australia 'extremely hypocritical'

Sarah Basford Canales
Updated July 20 2021 - 4:50pm, first published 1:00pm
China's ambassador to Australia Cheng Jingye. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
China's ambassador to Australia Cheng Jingye. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

China has hit back at "groundless" claims it hired criminal contractors to undertake a devastating cyber attack against Microsoft, instead pointing the finger at Australia's own "poor record".

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Sarah Basford Canales

Sarah Basford Canales

Politics and public sector reporter

I'm a federal politics and public sector reporter with an interest in national security, integrity and regulation. Contact me with general tips and thoughts at sarah.basfordcanales@canberratimes.com.au or confidential tips to sbasfordcanales@protonmail.com.

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