DNI Coats, Senate Intelligence members discuss rise in Chinese cyber espionage at worldwide threats hearing

Director of National Intelligence Daniel Coats and senators of both parties today emphasized the cyber espionage risk posed by China during the Intelligence Committee's annual “worldwide threats” hearing, with Coats saying China has undergone a “remarkable rise in capabilities” over the last 15 years.

“China presents a persistent cyber espionage threat and a growing attack threat to our core military and critical infrastructure systems,” Coats said in his opening statement. “China remains the most active strategic competitor responsible for...