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Eurozapping: UK accuses China of cyberattacks
Eurozapping: UK accuses China of cyberattacks
(FRANCEINFO)
Like every evening, the 11 p.m. news news takes a look at the news broadcast by European television channels. It’s Eurozapping on Monday March 25.
The British Parliament blames China for cyberattacks on the country’s electoral commissions. They took place in 2021 and 2022. “We are blocking Chinese investments in sensitive technological sectors, such as semiconductors”, declared Rishi Sunak, the British Prime Minister. For its part, China is demanding proof.
The first stone of a gigafactory laid in Germany
Germany also wants to free itself from its dependence on China. The first stone of a gigafactory has been laid in the north of the country. It will manufacture batteries for electric cars. The Swedish company Northvolt will invest nearly 5 billion euros, with the support of the European Union. From 2026, this factory should produce one million batteries per year.