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China's Cyberespionage Surge Sparks U.S. Confrontation

9/28/2025

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The Ministry of State Security (MSS) has become a cyberespionage agency under Xi Jinping since 2012, including Salt Typhoon operations.
In 2023, U.S. officials detected Chinese hackers infiltrating critical infrastructure, prompting CIA Director William Burns to confront Chinese officials.
China leverages its tech sector to bolster cyber capabilities and requires firms to report vulnerabilities to a state-controlled database.

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Story summary

The Ministry of State Security (MSS) has become a cyberespionage agency under Xi Jinping since 2012, including Salt Typhoon operations.
In 2023, U.S. officials detected Chinese hackers infiltrating critical infrastructure, prompting CIA Director William Burns to confront Chinese officials.
China leverages its tech sector to bolster cyber capabilities and requires firms to report vulnerabilities to a state-controlled database.