Over the past decade, China has transformed cyber operations from a tool of intelligence gathering into a pillar of national power. U.S. officials have repeatedly warned that Chinese-linked cyber groups have gained access to critical infrastructure, telecommunications networks, transportation systems, and other strategic targets. These intrusions are not simply about stealing secrets. They are increasingly viewed as preparations for potential future conflicts, where cyber attacks could disrupt communications, logistics, energy networks, and military decision-making before a single shot is fired.
In an era where digital networks underpin economies and national security alike, cyber capability has become a measure of geopolitical strength.
