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Dominic Giannini and Kat Wong

China-backed hackers blamed for espionage, data theft

The hacking accusation comes as Australia and China seek to restore ties. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Australia has unmasked a hacking group backed by China's government, weeks after the two nations highlighted stability in their relationship.

The federal government, Five Eyes partners and other nations have named state-sponsored group APT40 as responsible for attacks on the public and private sectors.

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