Western countries have accused hacker groups, presented as supported by the Chinese state, of leading a global cyberespionage campaign. Beijing has always denied being involved, describing the allegations against it as "unfounded" In recent years, its hackers have become increasingly capable of infiltrating the computer systems of rival nations, Western researchers and intelligence officials say.

For Beijing, Washington is the “biggest hacking empire” in the world, as soon as it turns to it, accusing it of being the "largest hacking empire"