Cyberattack hits China government, schools, but spread slows

FILE PHOTO: A map of China is seen through a magnifying glass on a computer screen showing binary digits in Singapore in this January 2, 2014 photo illustration. REUTERS/Edgar Su/File Photo

BEIJING: Chinese local authorities from traffic police to industry regulators were hobbled on May 15 by a massive global ransomware attack, but the spread of the WannaCry worm in the country appeared less aggressive than initially feared. 

Dozens of local Chinese authorities said they had suspended some of their services due to the attack that has disrupted operations at car factories, hospitals, shops and schools around the world.