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China's Cyberattacks on U.S. Infrastructure Spark Tensions

4/22/2025

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In a clandestine December meeting, Chinese officials revealed their extensive cyberattacks on U.S. infrastructure, underscoring the rising tensions between the two nations. They linked these aggressive actions to U.S. backing of Taiwan, impacting critical sectors like ports, water utilities, and airports, raising alarms about the fragility of national security.

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In a clandestine December meeting, Chinese officials revealed their extensive cyberattacks on U.S. infrastructure, underscoring the rising tensions between the two nations. They linked these aggressive actions to U.S. backing of Taiwan, impacting critical sectors like ports, water utilities, and airports, raising alarms about the fragility of national security.