U.S., Allies Link Microsoft Hack to Chinese Government

The US and UK have formally accused the Chinese government of being responsible for a Microsoft hack earlier this year. This marks a significant escalation in tensions between Beijing and Washington. Unlike previous approaches, the Biden administration is working with a coalition of countries, including the UK, EU, Japan, New Zealand, Australia, and NATO, to condemn China's cyber espionage activities. This multilateral approach is a departure from the previous administration's strategy. The coalition accuses China of a wide range of malicious cyber activities, further straining international relations.

Which countries have formally accused the Chinese government of the Microsoft hack?

• US and Russia

• China and Japan

• US and UK

• UK and Germany

What is a key difference in the Biden administration's approach to China compared to the previous administration?

• A multilateral approach

• A unilateral approach

• A secretive approach

• No approach

Which international alliance is involved in condemning China's cyber activities for the first time?

• BRICS

• NATO

• ASEAN

• OPEC

What is the main accusation against the Chinese government regarding cyber activities?

• Building new hardware

• Creating social media platforms

• Involvement in malicious cyber activities

• Developing new software

What is the current state of relations between Beijing and Washington according to the transcript?

• Escalating

• Stable

• Improving

• Unchanged