US-China Cyber Relations

SOURCE www.cnn.com
The Biden administration is preparing to publicly accuse Chinese hackers of conducting hacks against US companies on behalf of China's spy agency. The hackers are expected to be named with photos, and a British accusation is also in the works. China has denied the allegations, and the US is focusing on cyber-espionage rather than disruptive attacks. The hackers are associated with a Wuhan-based technology company known as APT31 or Judgement Panda.

Key Points

  • Biden administration to publicly accuse Chinese hackers of hacking US companies
  • Hackers allegedly operate at the behest of China's Ministry of State Security
  • Expected criminal charges, sanctions, and rewards for information on hackers
  • Focus on cyber-espionage rather than disruptive cyberattacks
  • Hackers associated with a Wuhan-based technology company known as APT31 or Judgement Panda

Pros

  • Crackdown on Chinese hackers involved in cyber-espionage
  • Multimillion-dollar reward for information on hackers
  • International cooperation in addressing cyber threats

Cons

  • Potential escalation of tensions between US and China
  • Risk of retaliation from China in response to accusations