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China Accuses U.S. of Cyber Espionage Amid Tensions

10/20/2025

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China Accuses U.S.

On October 19, 2025, China accused the United States of cyber espionage against its National Time Services Center, claiming it could disrupt societal functions.
Ministry of State Security said the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) conducted cyberattacks, exploiting vulnerabilities to access data.
China alleged NSA targeted employees' foreign-brand phones since March 2022 and used private servers to conceal activities.
The U.S. embassy in China has not commented on the accusations.

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China Accuses U.S.

On October 19, 2025, China accused the United States of cyber espionage against its National Time Services Center, claiming it could disrupt societal functions.
Ministry of State Security said the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) conducted cyberattacks, exploiting vulnerabilities to access data.
China alleged NSA targeted employees' foreign-brand phones since March 2022 and used private servers to conceal activities.
The U.S. embassy in China has not commented on the accusations.

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