The Obama administration is deeply concerned about cyber theft of commercial secrets sponsored by foreign governments and plans to take the matter up with Chinese officials at high-level talks this week, Treasury Secretary Jack Lew said on Tuesday.
Obama administration to press China on cyber theft
"We remain deeply concerned about government-sponsored cyber theft from companies and commercial sectors," Lew said in prepared remarks at the opening of the U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue.
"The United States and China have a shared interest in ensuring that the Internet continues to drive growth and prosperity worldwide. We look forward to discussing these matters further," Lew said.
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