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President Trump Discusses Cyber Issues With Chinese Leader Xi Jinping
President Trump stated that both the United States and China engage in spying activities during remarks after a recent meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The comments addressed U.S. concerns about Chinese cyberattacks on American infrastructure and institutions.
May 19, 1:01 PM·1m read1 source
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He stated that both countries conduct spying operations and described the situation as a "double-edged sword." The president was asked about U.S. intelligence reports on Chinese cyber operations targeting government agencies, businesses, and academic institutions. Trump responded that the United States also conducts similar activities against China.
Trump had previously described China as a threat to U.S. economic and technological interests. A 2020 White House statement said China's theft of American technology threatened the safety and security of the United States.
Trump has made similar statements about other foreign leaders. intelligence but also accepted Putin's denial of election interference. In 2017, Trump responded to questions about Putin by saying both countries have "a lot of killers." He has kept a photograph of himself with Putin in the White House and has expressed admiration for North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
