Why the PRC Fails to Back Its Claims of Western Espionage: China launched an offensive media strategy to push narratives around US hacking operations following a joint statement by the US, UK, and EU in July 2021 about China’s irresponsible behavior in cyberspace. Some PRC cybersecurity companies now coordinate report publication with government agencies and state media to amplify their impact. Allegations of US hacking operations by China lack crucial technical analysis to validate their claims. Until 2023, these reports recycled old, leaked US intelligence documents. After mid-2023, the PRC dropped pretense of technical validation and only released allegations in state media. The cyber-focused media ...