CPPCC Spokesman Zhao Qizheng said at Tuesday's press conference that Google's accusation that it was attacked by Chinese hackers and its insinuation against the Chinese Government was "groundless and unreasonable."

He says Chinese laws and regulations strictly prohibit hacker attacks of any kind, and have laid down legal punishment for those offenders." He said the Internet in China was open, and China would continue to provide a sound investment environment for overseas investors and protect their legitimate rights.

He hopes the investors will respect the Chinese public's interests, the nation's traditional culture and its laws and regulations, as well as shoulder their social responsibilities.

(CCTV March 4, 2010)