China has strongly pushed back against recent claims by U.S. media suggesting it was responsible for cyberattacks targeting American infrastructure in retaliation for Washington’s growing support for Taiwan. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian dismissed the accusations as a misrepresentation of facts and an attempt to mislead the public.
The response comes after a report published by The Wall Street Journal alleged that Chinese officials had implied to their U.S. counterparts that Beijing was behind a string of cyber intrusions into critical infrastructure sectors—including ports, water utilities, and airports. The report further linked the attacks to growing U.S. policy engagement with Taiwan and referenced the so-called “Volt Typhoon” cyber campaign.
Lin reiterated that China has repeatedly rejected such accusations, calling them groundless. He said Chinese cybersecurity agencies have conducted their own investigations, which suggest the narrative around “Volt Typhoon” is a disinformation campaign driven by U.S. intelligence agencies, aimed at discrediting China on the global stage.
“China has made its position clear: we oppose the politicization of cybersecurity and reject using it as a tool to interfere in another country’s internal affairs,” Lin stated. He accused the U.S. of weaponizing Taiwan-related issues to contain China, and warned that such strategies are bound to fail.
He also pointed to ongoing concerns about the U.S. government’s own cyber activities, including alleged authorization of offensive cyber operations and coordination with Taiwan on military cybersecurity matters. China, he said, has expressed these concerns to Washington through various diplomatic channels.
Calling for a more responsible approach, Lin urged the U.S. to avoid further strategic misjudgments and warned that China would not hesitate to take all necessary steps to defend its cybersecurity interests.
