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Added on the 01/02/2013 19:23:51 - Copyright : France 24 FR
The UK has accused Beijing-linked organisations of orchestrating two "malicious" cyber campaigns against democratic institutions and parliamentarians. Deputy prime minister Oliver Dowden tells the House of Commons the attacks in 2021 and 2022 compromised the Electoral Commission and UK parliamentary accounts, including those of lawmakers. SOUNDBITE
Huawei's rotating Chairman says the US government "has hacked our servers and stolen our emails and source code" after announcing that the company is filing a lawsuit against US legislation which bars American federal agencies from buying Huawei products. SOUNDBITE from Huawei press conference
US Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein announces the indictment of Chinese government hackers who targeted a dozen countries, including the United States. SOUNDBITE
Chinese President Xi Jinping presides over the opening ceremony of the triennial Forum on China–Africa Cooperation. The summit is Beijing's biggest in years, with promises of cooperation in infrastructure, energy and education. IMAGES
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan greet African leaders at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing during the China-Africa summit. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.