China is looking to narrow the gap with the US in terms of cyberwarfare capabilities, according to an assessment of Chinese military capabilities published by the Department of Defense (DoD).
The Pentagon report said that in recent years the Chinese army has emphasized the importance of cyberspace for national security because of the country’s increasing reliance on its digital economy.
It said Chinese military strategists see cyber operations as a low-cost deterrent that can demonstrate capabilities and challenge an adversary.
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Source: ZDNet