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Hawk notes that other crucial targets have included New York City’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority, gas pipeline operators, the Port of Houston, and major telecommunication companies—all potentially susceptible.
China’s Broader Strategy: Deterrence and Chaos
Senator Mike Rounds, a Republican from South Dakota, articulates the strategic intent behind China’s hacking efforts:
“China aims to deter us from retaliating by demonstrating they can cause chaos—from disrupting Wall Street to shutting off power or communications,” he states.