China summoned the US ambassador after the US accused five Chinese military officers of hacking into American companies to steal trade secrets, warning Washington it could take further action, its foreign ministry said.

China has summoned its US ambassador after Washington accused five Chinese military officials of hacking into American companies to steal vital trade secrets.

China’s government says it is ready to discuss strengthening cyber security at a top-level forum with US officials next week and wants Washington to help settle territorial disputes in east Asia.