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Hackers linked to the Chinese government are waiting for the right moment to “deal a devastating blow” to U.S. critical infrastructure, FBI Director Christopher Wray said Thursday. The Chinese hacking group known as Volt Typhoon has gained access to many American companies in critical sectors, including energy, water and more, Wray said during a speech at Vanderbilt…

The Chinese government appears to be operating fake social media accounts impersonating U.S. voters and polling followers about their views on domestic political issues, according to a new report from Microsoft.  “The Microsoft Threat Analysis Center (MTAC) has observed a small yet steady increase of additional sockpuppet accounts that we assess with moderate confidence are…

Thailand has signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation on the China-led International Lunar Research Station (ILRS).

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the U.S. would consider imposing tariffs and other trade barriers on China to protect industries impacted by Beijing’s ramped-up production.  “We are trying to nurture an industry in, for example, solar cells, electric batteries, electric vehicles,” Yellen said Wednesday in Alaska during a stopover before going to China, according to…

China sent out its initial Yaogan-42 satellite on Tuesday night, contributing to the expanding military satellite surveillance abilities of the country.

Tracking data appears to show China is attempting to salvage spacecraft initially intended for the moon but left stranded by a rocket stage malfunction.

China continues to add new members to its International Lunar Research Station initiative, but many of these are subnational, suggesting issues attracting partners.

Several American business leaders gathered to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday, as he advocated for closer connections between the two largest economies in the world. The meeting, which was attended only by men, took place in Beijing and occurred during a period of sustained improvement in relations between the US and China. Xi…

China added to its fleet of secretive meteorological satellites with the launch of Yunhai-3 (02) late Tuesday.