The strategic targeting of critical U.S. infrastructure by Chinese hackers underscores a significant threat to national security

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The strategic targeting of critical U.S. infrastructure by Chinese hackers underscores a significant threat to national security

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"Jen Easterly, director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, said the United States has "found and eradicated" Chinese cyber intrusions in aviation, water, energy and transportation infrastructure, and said Americans need to prepare for an unexpected attack."

"This is the cyberspace equivalent of placing bombs on American bridges, water treatment facilities, and power plants. There is no economic benefit for these actions. There is no intelligence gathering rationale," said Republican Representative Mike Gallagher, the committee's chairman."

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Prevent China's espionage activities in the U.S.

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Chinese hackers have been targeting U.S. infrastructure for several years

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Threats that China poses to US cybersecurity

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China's impact on US cybersecurity

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China Relations

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Prevent China's espionage activities in the U.S.

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