Silicon Valley Spy Case Links ZTE, PLA to Stolen US Technology

Tianjin University professor on trial for stealing militarily-useful wireless secrets

Bill Gertz
July 9, 2019 5:00 AM

China's major telecommunications firm ZTE was offered stolen American wireless technology used in filtering electronic signals from cell phones and military communications, according to court documents in a Chinese government-linked economic spy case.

Asia Times: PLA’s New Strategic Support Force Remains an Enigma

Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a speech during the opening session of the 19th Communist Party Congress

Bill Gertz
December 18, 2017 12:40 PM

Two years after the People’s Liberation Army created a new Strategic Support Force, a combined cyber and space warfare and military spy service, details about the force’s structure and mission remain wrapped in mystery.

Security Analysts Confirm Links Between Beijing Spy Agency and Security Firm

Boyusec carries out intel collection, cyber reconnaissance for MSS

Bill Gertz
June 6, 2017 5:00 AM

A Chinese cyber security firm carried out a global campaign of cyber espionage and reconnaissance for the Ministry of State Security, Beijing's main civilian spy service, according to security researchers.

Congress Seeks to Designate New Palestinian Gov’t as a Terror Org

New resolution pushes to cut aid, dissolve new Palestinian unity gov’t

Adam Kredo
June 6, 2014 11:00 AM

House lawmakers are currently pushing a resolution to classify the newly formed Palestinian unity government as a foreign terrorist organization and cut off U.S. aid following the formation of a new ruling body that includes the terror group Hamas, according to a copy of the draft resolution obtained by the Washington Free Beacon.

Chinese Colonel Spreads U.S. Conspiracy Theories

Washington Free Beacon Staff
April 12, 2013 10:22 AM

People’s Liberation Army Sr. Col. Dai Xu is gaining media recognition for spreading American conspiracies against China, according to the Washington Times.

Cyber Spies Spotted

Report: Chinese military cyber warfare units identified

Bill Gertz
October 26, 2012 5:00 AM

China’s military is conducting extensive cyber warfare and spying operations through several electronic intelligence units, including a group identified for the first time called Beijing North Computing Center, according to a new report by a private research group.

The Huawei Connection

2008 Obama donor linked to embattled Chinese telecommunications company

Andrew Evans
October 10, 2012 12:15 PM

A 2008 Obama donor who was considered for the position of secretary of Commerce has supported a joint project between his company and the embattled Chinese telecommunications company Huawei.

Panetta in Beijing

Defense secretary warns cyber attacks can cripple nation

Bill Gertz
September 20, 2012 5:00 AM

Cyber warfare is a key future battleground and strategic attacks can cripple nations, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said in Beijing on Wednesday.

Chinese Missile Tests Continue

China conducts third long-range missile test in 4 weeks

Bill Gertz
August 23, 2012 5:00 AM

China’s military continued its string of strategic missile flight tests on Monday by firing off a third intercontinental ballistic missile in four weeks, according to U.S. officials.