VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-29
“smear or discredit China”
Chinese Embassy spokesperson · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-29
A Chinese Embassy spokesperson responded to the US cybersecurity announcement by accusing the US of using the issue to smear China.
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