China's cyber-espionage threatens democratic freedoms and global security

Summary: An integrated review of the UK's defense and foreign policy identified Chinese state-backed actors targeting democratic freedoms. A cyber-attack accessed data of 40 million voters, with APT31 likely responsible for targeting British parliamentarians critical of China. China's cyber-espionage operation includes targeting critical infrastructure and supply chains. Chinese hackers globally target industries for economic strategy. The US and UK charged seven Chinese hackers for cyber intrusions. China's AI ambitions pose global threats.

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