00:00The Chinese embassy in Singapore refutes claims that China is linked to an espionage group accused of cyberattacks on Singapore's ski infrastructure.
00:10In a Facebook post, the embassy called the claims, quote, groundless smears and accusations.
00:15It adds, quote, the embassy would like to reiterate that China is firmly against and cracks down all forms of cyberattacks in accordance with law.
00:23Last Friday, a Singapore minister said the espionage group UNC-3886 was targeting high-value strategic threat targets and key infrastructure that provides essential services, though no specific details were shared.
00:36It was the cybersecurity firm Mandiant that identified UNC-3886 as a China Nexus espionage group.
00:43Beijing routinely denies involvement in cyberespionage, saying it opposes all forms of cyberattacks and is itself a victim of such threats.
00:51Singapore's critical infrastructure includes sectors like energy, water, banking, finance, healthcare, transport, government, communications, media, and emergency and security services.