'Baseless speculation': China denies hacking Australian Parliament

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang at a press briefing.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang at a press briefing. Source: AAP

A Chinese foreign ministry spokesman has rejected claims Beijing was behind a cyber attack on the networks of federal parliament.


China has hit back at suggestions it was behind a sophisticated cyber attack on Australia's political parties, warning "irresponsible" and "baseless" speculation will heighten tensions.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison revealed on Monday cyber experts believe a state actor was responsible for the attack, which also targeted the networks of federal parliament, but didn't say which country.


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