Taiwan seeks stronger cybersecurity ties with US to counter China threat

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http://www.thestar.com.my/Tech/Tech-News/2015/03/31/Taiwan-seeks-stronger-cybersecurity-ties-with-US-to-counter-China-threat/

The Star Online
March 31, 2015

TAIPEI: Taiwan wants to join a major anti-hacking drill conducted by the 
United States to strengthen cybersecurity ties with its staunchest ally, 
its vice premier said on Monday, a move which would help safeguard against 
constant targeting by hackers in rival China.

Many hacks into Taiwan systems have been traced to sites belonging to 
China's People's Liberation Army, Vice Premier Simon Chang told Reuters in 
an interview, without elaborating on the locations.

"Taiwan has no enemy in the international community except you-know-who. 
Who in the world would try to hack Taiwan?" Chang, a former director of 
Asia hardware operations for Internet giant Google Inc, said.

China has vehemently denied accusations of cybertheft.

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