US Treasury Says China-Backed Hacker Breached Its Systems

US Treasury Says China-Backed Hacker Breached Its Systems

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The transcript discusses a hack on December 8th, traced to a Chinese state-sponsored group, which accessed unclassified documents at the US Treasury Department. The US intelligence agencies and FBI are investigating, and systems have been shut down to prevent further access. The incident is part of a pattern of US accusations against China for state-sponsored hacking. The Biden administration has pushed back, while the Trump administration's response remains uncertain, with potential diplomatic tensions looming.

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How did the US intelligence agencies respond to the hack?

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What implications does this hack have for US-China relations?

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