Beijing’s Cyberattack Allegation Against NSA Adds to Signs of US–China Decoupling: Analysts

After raising tariffs on U.S. products and warning citizens to rethink U.S. travel plans, Beijing accused a U.S. government agency of hacking infrastructure.

A Boeing 737-800 of China United Airlines prepares to land at Shanghai Pudong International Airport on April 16, 2025. Hector Retamal/AFP via Getty Images

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As tensions escalate between China and the United States, Beijing has accused a U.S. security agency and others of conducting cyberattacks on critical infrastructure. Analysts believe that this situation indicates a broader trend of economic decoupling between the two nations.