CRI听力:China and US to Jointly Address Cyber Security Issue

The issue of cyber security is one of the important factors that have long topped the concerns between China and the U.S.

Chinese Ambassador to the United States Cui Tiankai says that joint efforts would be needed from both countries to address the issue of cyber security.

"The United States is the most advanced country, technologically speaking, in cyber space, while China has the largest number of internet users. So we do have a common need and common interest to respond to the cyber threat, to manage cyber space and make sure that it would not be disruptive to the economic and social functions of the two countries. "

For his part, White House Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes says many constructive discussions have been taking place regarding cyber security between the two countries.

"I wouldn't say that there's been some formal agreement that's been reached. But I do think that we've had constructive discussions about what does that framework look like, how we can address these issues, not purely as competitors, but also as two countries that have a stake in a world in which business can operate without fear that their secrets are going to be stolen by cyber actors."

Cui Tiankai also expressed the hope that the two sides will work more closely to address a range of cyber security-related issues.

"I believe the two countries have to focus on this common need, try to work out a set of rules or joint approach, to deal with this new issue, rather than accusing each other and having some conflicts, even confrontations in this area. Because it will not help us to solve the problem, it will only make things worse for both countries."

For CRI, I'm Xie Cheng.