US charges Chinese hackers who targeted government dissidents

The Justice Department said Chinese agencies paid as much as $75,000 (£58,200) for each hacked email inbox.

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The "state-sponsored" operation also targeted government agencies including the Treasury, according to the Justice Department (DOJ).

Hackers also allegedly targeted an American religious organisation, and a newspaper in Hong Kong, the statement added.

China has not responded to these specific allegations, but have strongly denied other accusations in the past.

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