China publicly accused three US National Security Agency (NSA) agents of orchestrating a cyberattack against the 2025 Harbin Asian Winter Games. This move is widely interpreted as a retaliatory action against the US-China trade war.
Experts view China's actions as an escalation of the intelligence war and a direct response to US tariffs. The unusually public nature of the accusations signals a significant shift in the relationship.
The article contrasts China's accusations with its own history of extensive cyberattacks, including those targeting US infrastructure.
Sheng Xue concludes that China's accusations are a case of 'the thief crying thief,' highlighting its own extensive record of cyberattacks and information warfare. The article emphasizes the growing systemic rivalry between the US and China.