China hopes U.S. matches words with policy on cybersecurity


U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel speaks during a retirement ceremony at the National Security Agency in Fort Meade, Maryland March 28, 2014. REUTERS/Brendan Smialowski/Pool

BEIJING (Reuters) - China's Foreign Ministry on Monday it welcomed comments by the U.S. defence chief saying the United States would exercise restraint in using the military in cyberspace, but added Beijing hoped Washington would match its words with actual policy.

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, pushing for openness ahead of a trip to China next month, said the Pentagon sought to be "open and transparent" about its cyber capabilities and intentions with both allies and competitors.

The Star Festive Promo: Get 35% OFF Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In World

'It's time to get aggressive', Border Patrol agent says in Chicago shooting video
Russia, facing labour crunch worsened by war, pivots to India for workers
Women suicide bombers, new weapons give boost to insurgents in Pakistan
Ukraine's Zelenskiy intends to announce election plan on February 24, FT reports
Commonwealth boss confident of progress on slavery reparations
Ten dead after shooter opens fire at high school in Canada
Pemex pipeline explosion in Mexico kills three and injures six, governor says
Exclusive-Trump's spy chief Gabbard winds down intelligence task force
Governor Walz says Trump immigration crackdown in Minnesota may end within days
Ukraine's Zelenskiy: changes under way in air defence, other areas

Others Also Read