Belgium's national intelligence department confirmed that it is investigating the transshipment base set by China Alibaba Group in the country to clarify whether the facility is used for spy activities.
According to the British Guardian, the Belgian National Security Agency issued a statement on Thursday (October 5) that Alibaba Group has a European cargo transit center in Lieri Airport.The official suspects that the facility may engage in spy activities related to Chinese entities, so investigating the business content of the transfer center.
The statement also said that Belgian officials are investigating Alibaba's business at the airport based on the analysis of China's legal framework.Alibaba is still the focus of attention of the Belgian National Security Agency because Chinese law stipulates that Chinese companies have the obligation to share data with the Chinese government and intelligence agencies.
Professor Jonathan Holslag, a professor at the University of Liberty of Brussels, told the Financial Times that the main axis of the case is still in Alibaba Group.The center enables Chinese companies or governments to glimpse the operation of the European industry and supply chain, and even find the fragility of European countries.
Hosrat said that the rookie of Alibaba's logistics department may also obtain information about end users.He said: "For China who tries to dominate the supply chain, it is extremely important to understand the important changes in consumer models and the knowledge of the logistics chain."The group "complies with all laws and regulations in its place where its operation is located."
