Friday, June 3, 2011

U.S. Is Accused By China In Conducting A Global 'Internet War'



China Calls US Culprit In Global 'Internet War' -- ABC News/AP

The Chinese military accused the U.S. on Friday of launching a global "Internet war" to bring down Arab and other governments, redirecting the spotlight away from allegations of major online attacks on Western targets originating in China.

The accusations Friday by Chinese military academy scholars, and their urging of tougher policing of the Internet, followed allegations this week that computer hackers in China had compromised the personal Gmail accounts of several hundred people, including government officials, military personnel and political activists.

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Update: China accuses US of launching global "internet war" (VIDEO) -- Global Post

My Comment: The best defense is an offense .... and for the Chinese they are now targeting (and blaming) the U.S. as the world's major culprit in using the internet to foster unrest. What is my take .... I am underwhelmed.

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