Cyber Warfare: U.S.-China Tensions Unveiled

This chapter explores the fraught relationship between the U.S. and China over cyber-enabled intellectual property theft, tracing back to a 2015 agreement that temporarily lowered tensions. It discusses recent hacking incidents, including a major attack on Microsoft, revealing the evolution of Chinese hacking tactics and the challenges faced by American businesses. The chapter also examines international responses to Chinese cyber aggression and the ongoing complexities of cyber warfare regulations, highlighting the difficulty of deterring such activities despite united condemnation from Western nations.