Tension between China & America: new controversy over cyber attacks

World News:  China has put three US National Security Agency (NSA) officials in the desired list. According to the Xinhua news agency, the Chinese police have launched an investigation against these officials and accused them of carrying out cyber attacks on important information systems of China. The matter has come to the fore between the growing trade war and tension between China and the United States, and now there is a possibility of further negative impact in the relationship between the two countries.

Energy, Transport, Water conservation ares affected

The three NSA officers which Xinhua has identified the Catherine A.K. Wilson, Robert J. Snelling and Stephen W. Jeevanasan It is alleged that these officials launched cyber attacks on China's important information mechanisms and targeted Chinese major companies such as Huawei. These attacks targeted sensitive areas such as energy, transport, water conservation, communication and national defense, especially in the Helongjiang province. These attacks severely affected China's security and infrastructure, causing resentment among Chinese government officials and citizens.

Trade war & tension between China & US increased

Chinese government officials said the US NSA deliberately carried out cyber attacks, which not only threatened China's internal security, but also damaged it from the economic and strategic perspective. These types of attacks are considered against global cyber security standards and international laws and it can also harm America's international reputation.

The dispute has come to the fore when the trade war between China and the United States is at its highest level. China has announced a ban on American companies, and in response, the US has made efforts to exclude Chinese companies from its markets. This tension between these two countries has affected not only trade, but also cultural and tourist relations. For example, the US has issued a travel warning for tourists coming from China, while China has banned imports of American films.

No response from US Embassy in China

 The US embassy has not immediately reacted to the matter, which raise questions on the severity of China's allegations. It is also clear from this situation that the dispute between the two countries on the issue of cyber security has now reached a new and dangerous turn. This case will not only be limited to China and America, but can also question cyber security and international laws globally. Thus, this case is not only important in terms of cyber security, but it also has a profound impact on global politics, trade, and security.