Overview

• Chinese officials admitted in a December 2024 meeting that Beijing was behind cyberattacks on U.S. critical infrastructure, linking the actions to America's support for Taiwan.
• The attacks targeted key sectors including ports, airports, and water utilities, raising significant national security concerns in the United States.
• U.S. officials warned that such cyberattacks could be interpreted as acts of war, further straining relations between the two nations.
• China's Embassy publicly rejected the allegations, calling them unfounded and part of a smear campaign, while emphasizing the complexity of attributing cyberattacks.
• The revelations highlight the growing use of cyber operations as a tool in the geopolitical conflict over Taiwan, with broader implications for U.S.-China relations.