US officials said they disrupted a Chinese cyber-espionage campaign that compromised or targeted NASA, the Federal Reserve, the Justice and Energy departments and the Senate, seizing three domains used by a China-based company. A day later, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called on Washington to 'overcome obstacles' before an expected September 24 Trump-Xi summit, as both sides continue trading targeted economic measures.
US officials announced the disruption of a Chinese cyber-espionage campaign dating back to 2018, which targeted or compromised key agencies including NASA, the Federal Reserve, and the Senate. Authorities seized three internet domains operated by a China-based tech company accused of running the hacking platforms. The Chinese Embassy in Washington denied the allegations, accusing the US of using cybersecurity issues to smear or discredit China.[1]
Following the cyber allegations, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with US Ambassador David Perdue, urging Washington to "properly manage differences" and "remove interference" ahead of an expected September 24 meeting between Presidents Trump and Xi Jinping. The call for a positive agenda comes as both nations navigate fraught relations, marked by the US banning imports of new Chinese-made humanoid robots.[2]
While Beijing has restricted American entities' activities in China, the US is weighing an additional 7.5 percent tariff on China. Despite these escalating moves, China's foreign ministry said the two sides remain in contact over the leaders' planned meeting.[2]
