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He explained that China’s dominant market share in port cranes (via companies like ZPMC) and its extensive involvement in telecommunications mean critical U.S. port and military operations could be compromised via backdoors and espionage. Chang pointed out that Chinese espionage efforts extend into cyberwarfare, with infrastructure such as port cranes, communication networks, and even election-related systems being potential targets.
Chang criticized the complacency of U.S. policymakers, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive, swift upgrade of protocols, including physically disabling or remotely overriding compromised equipment. He said current measures are insufficient, with most facilities lacking clear, automated procedures for drone interception or equipment sabotage.