November 4th, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning presided over the routine press conference.
A journalist asked a question. According to reports, the National Cybersecurity Center under the UK Government Communication Headquarters released its annual cybersecurity report on the 3rd. It stated that China is a major country in artificial intelligence technology. By 2028, it is “very likely” that China will frequently use AI to carry out hacking activities, making China the “most complex and persistent” cyber threat faced by the UK. What are the Chinese side's comments on this?
Mao Ning said that we have taken note of the relevant reports. The Chinese side expresses serious concern over the British side using speculative language to slander China in the absence of evidence. The cybersecurity risks posed by artificial intelligence are a common challenge faced by all countries, and new international rules should be established at the United Nations to address this issue jointly.
It is regrettable that the UK has long politicized issues related to cybersecurity. Now, it uses the "old method" of hacking attacks to "fill new wine" with measures to suppress China's development in artificial intelligence. Such an approach not only fails to enhance mutual trust between China and the UK but also undermines the UK's credibility in global cooperation on artificial intelligence security. China has always advocated that the development of artificial intelligence should be focused on progress, goodness, openness, and inclusiveness. It is necessary to balance security with development, ensuring that solutions are safe, reliable, and controllable.
