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Chinese Hacking

Recent hacking attempts against the United States likely couldn't have penetrated the Great Firewall in such volume without some support by the Chinese government.

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By Douglas H. Paal
Published on Feb 19, 2013

Source: BBC World News

Speaking on BBC World News, Carnegie’s Douglas Paal states that the recent hacking attempts against the United States couldn't have penetrated the "Firewall of China" in such volume without being "backed" by the Chinese government. The Chinese government could use these hacking attempts to obtain corporate data that can help domestic industries compete against their opponents, he added. Furthermore, he explained, the Chinese government can use cyber hacking as a potential military capability such as accessing and interfering with pipelines and power grids.

About the Author

Douglas H. Paal

Distinguished Fellow, Asia Program

Paal previously served as vice chairman of JPMorgan Chase International and as unofficial U.S. representative to Taiwan as director of the American Institute in Taiwan.

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