China Reports U.S. Cyberattacks on Tech Firms

China's National Computer Network Emergency Response Technical Team (CNCERT) has reported multiple cyberattacks allegedly orchestrated by U.S. intelligence agencies targeting major Chinese technology firms, including a significant breach at an electronic document management system that compromised sensitive information. These attacks, which began in August 2024, involved the deployment of backdoor programs and trojans to steal trade secrets and intellectual property from affected companies. Concurrently, the U.S. authorities, including the FBI and the Commerce Department, are investigating Baicells Technologies, a Chinese telecom firm founded by former Huawei executives, due to national security concerns regarding potential espionage and vulnerabilities in their equipment. Despite Baicells' claims of product safety, investigations have intensified following incidents such as Las Vegas canceling a contract over FBI warnings. This scrutiny reflects ongoing U.S. fears about Chinese telecom equipment being utilized for spying, even after previous crackdowns on companies like Huawei and ZTE. Both situations underscore the escalating tensions and cybersecurity concerns between the U.S. and China in the technology sector.