In a rare public statement, David Vigneault, director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), said China’s attempts to steal secrets and intimidate the Chinese community pose a serious strategic threat to Canada, as relations between China and Canada fall into a stalemate.
Reuters reported that Vigneault said in an online forum that hostile actions by state actors seeking to steal information such as trade secrets and sensitive data pose a significant threat to Canada’s prosperity and sovereignty, and he specifically mentioned China.
He further said that the Chinese government is pursuing a strategy of geopolitical dominance in all areas – economic, technological, political and military – and is using all national forces to engage in activities that directly threaten our national security and sovereignty.
The areas of biopharmaceuticals and healthcare, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, ocean technology and aerospace are the most likely to face attacks from state-sponsored Hackers.
The Chinese Embassy in Canada has not been contacted for comment on the above statement by Vigneault.
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