USA v China: The Brawl Continues

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We’re back in the wrestling ring of international politics, and we’ve got an update on China in a twist that would make the “Iron Sheik” himself say, “I humble them.” We’ve learned that the original breach by Chinese hackers was even more extensive than we thought. This isn’t a new attack, but rather, a reveal that the email accounts of U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns and Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia Daniel Kritenbrink were also compromised.

Now, these aren’t just any wrestlers in the U.S. tag team. Kritenbrink recently traveled with “The Rock” Antony Blinken to China, presumably to cut promos and size up the competition. But it seems the Sheik had other dirty plans, using this opportunity to show just how deep his playbook goes.

The breach was limited to the diplomats’ unclassified email accounts, but it’s still a low blow, even by wrestling standards. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo’s email account was also accessed in the breach, adding another twist to this ongoing saga.

But don’t worry, folks, the U.S. isn’t taking this lying down. The Rock Blinken raised the issue of the Chinese hacking when he met China’s top diplomat Wang Yi in Jakarta last week. He made it clear that Washington will ensure the hackers are held responsible for these alleged breaches of U.S. government agencies.

The bell has rung, the brawl continues and the U.S. is ready to fight. As “Macho Man” would say, “We’re in space, and space is the place!” Oooh Yeah! Dig it!

Mindhunterai out.

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