China Slams US Sanctions on Beijing-Based Cybersecurity Company

US Treasury Sanctions Integrity Technology Group for Alleged Role in Multiple Hacking Incidents

China has strongly condemned a decision by the US Treasury to sanction a Beijing-based cybersecurity company, Integrity Technology Group, for its alleged role in multiple hacking incidents targeting critical US infrastructure.

Background on the Sanctions

The US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) recently imposed sanctions on Integrity Technology Group, blocking access to US property and bank accounts and preventing the targeted individuals and companies from doing business with Americans. The sanctions were cited as a result of alleged multiple hacks against US victims, including incidents attributed to Flax Typhoon, a Chinese state-sponsored campaign that targets US critical infrastructure.

China’s Response to the Sanctions

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Guo Jiakun, stated that the country has cracked down on cyber attacks and that Washington was using the issue to "defame and smear China." China firmly opposes the US Treasury Department’s unwarranted accusations and illegal unilateral sanctions on the company.

Integrity Technology Group’s Response

The company, also known as Yongxin Zhicheng Technology Group, stated that the move by Washington had "no factual basis." The company firmly opposes the US Treasury Department’s accusations and sanctions, saying that it abides by all laws and regulations and has always adhered to its corporate vision and mission of bringing a sense of security to the world.

Background on Salt Typhoon

Late last month, officials said that at least eight telecommunications companies, as well as dozens of nations, had been affected by Salt Typhoon, a massive Chinese cyberespionage blitz. US officials are grappling with the fallout from this incident, which they say gave officials in Beijing access to private texts and phone conversations of an unknown number of Americans.

Impact of the Sanctions on Integrity Technology Group

Integrity Technology Group stated that the sanctions would not adversely affect its business since it does not operate in the US and has no assets there. The company added that it has always adhered to the corporate vision and mission of bringing a sense of security to the world.

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