China finally admits what we’ve known all along: they’ve been hacking America’s infrastructure as payback for our support of Taiwan, brazenly threatening our national security while the Biden administration stands idly by.
At a Glance
- Chinese officials openly admitted to orchestrating cyberattacks against critical US infrastructure during a secret Geneva meeting in December
- The attacks targeted US ports, water utilities, airports, and other vital systems as direct retaliation for America’s support of Taiwan
- Former US ambassador Nate Fick was reportedly shocked by China’s brazen admission after years of denials
- The Biden administration has been warned that these attacks could constitute acts of war
- President Trump’s transition team has been briefed on the escalating cyber threat from Beijing
Beijing’s Digital Pearl Harbor
In a shocking admission that confirms what many of us have suspected for years, Chinese officials have finally owned up to conducting systematic cyberattacks against American infrastructure. The revelation came during a clandestine meeting in Geneva between Chinese officials and former Biden administration representatives. After years of flat-out denials and blaming “rogue hackers,” Beijing has dropped the charade and essentially told America: “Yes, we’re attacking your vital systems, and it’s because you support Taiwan.” If this doesn’t constitute an act of digital warfare against our nation, I don’t know what does.
The meeting, led by former US ambassador for cyberspace Nate Fick and Wang Lei from China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, revealed the true extent of China’s cyber aggression. Their digital assault has targeted our ports, water systems, airports, and other critical infrastructure components – the very backbone of American society. Let that sink in. A foreign adversary is actively sabotaging the systems that keep our country running, that ensure clean water flows from your tap and electricity powers your home. And they’re not even trying to hide it anymore.
Appeasement Policies Embolden Our Enemies
The State Department’s response to this unprecedented admission? They promised to “take actions in response to Chinese malicious cyber activity.” That’s bureaucratic speak for “we’ll write a strongly worded letter while China continues infiltrating our critical infrastructure.” The Biden administration has consistently projected weakness on the world stage, and this is the predictable result. Our enemies no longer fear consequences for directly attacking American interests. They’ve calculated that our current leadership lacks the resolve to meaningfully respond.
“take actions in response to Chinese malicious cyber activity” – The State Department.
Meanwhile, the Chinese Embassy is sticking to their tired script, accusing America of “using cybersecurity to smear and slander China.” This gaslighting comes even as their officials privately acknowledge their culpability. It’s like catching a burglar in your home with your television in his hands while he tells you that you’re imagining things. The cognitive dissonance is staggering, but it’s exactly what we’ve come to expect from the Chinese Communist Party – deny, deflect, and deceive, even when caught red-handed.
Taiwan’s Fight Is America’s Fight
Let’s be crystal clear about what’s happening: China is using digital warfare to punish America for standing with Taiwan, a democratic ally threatened by communist aggression. These cyberattacks represent just one front in Beijing’s multi-pronged strategy to isolate Taiwan internationally and intimidate its supporters. The timing of these revelations coincides with increased Chinese military posturing around Taiwan, sending an unmistakable message that Beijing is preparing for potential conflict while testing American resolve through asymmetric means.
“some of the gravest and most persistent threats to U.S. national security” – The State Department.
The good news, if there is any, is that President Trump’s transition team has been briefed on these developments. When he returns to office, we can expect a more robust response to Chinese aggression than the tepid reactions we’ve seen from the current administration. America’s adversaries understood the consequences of crossing red lines during Trump’s first term – it’s time to restore that clarity and deterrence. Our critical infrastructure, the security of Taiwan, and America’s position as a global leader depend on it.
