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China Blames US for Cyberattacks on Critical Infrastructure

10/19/2025

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China accuses the United States of cyberattacks on the National Time Service Center that threaten critical infrastructure, including communication networks and financial systems.
The Chinese Ministry of State Security says the U.S. National Security Agency has conducted cyber espionage since 2022, exploiting a foreign smartphone's messaging service.
The ministry warned these attacks could disrupt international time standards and have escalated amid rising trade tensions, with the U.S. embassy not responding.

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China accuses the United States of cyberattacks on the National Time Service Center that threaten critical infrastructure, including communication networks and financial systems.
The Chinese Ministry of State Security says the U.S. National Security Agency has conducted cyber espionage since 2022, exploiting a foreign smartphone's messaging service.
The ministry warned these attacks could disrupt international time standards and have escalated amid rising trade tensions, with the U.S. embassy not responding.