François-Xavier Bellamy, MEP and a key candidate for the French party Les Républicains (LR) in the European elections, revealed being a victim of a Chinese espionage operation amidst a visit by the Chinese president to France. He plans to file a complaint against the intrusion.
This comes after various lawmakers linked to the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC) claimed similar espionage attempts. Investigations by US FBI revealed connections to APT31, a group suspected to be controlled by the Chinese state, targeting IPAC members worldwide.
Warnings from the FBI
APT31’s operations extended beyond the US, targeting IPAC members worldwide. French officials criticize the lack of communication from local authorities regarding the cyber attack.
Meetings between targeted IPAC members and US authorities raised concerns about the conclusion of the operation and the need for proper sanctions against the responsible entities.
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