Beijing’s State-Owned Media Accuses Australia of ‘Espionage Offensive’ Against China

Beijing’s State-Owned Media Accuses Australia of ‘Espionage Offensive’ Against China
The 12-story building that a report by Internet security firm Mandiant identified as the home of a Chinese military-led hacking group in Shanghai on Feb. 19, 2013. Peter Parks/AFP/Getty Images
Daniel Y. Teng
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China’s state media has claimed Australia is ramping up spying efforts against Beijing just days after Australian intelligence services raided the home and office of a state parliamentarian over allegations of Chinese Communist Party (CCP) influence.

The CCP-run Global Times, a vocal commentator on party-related issues, accused Australia of waging an “intensifying espionage offensive” against China.
Daniel Y. Teng
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Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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