Intel hits back at China's accusations it bakes in NSA backdoors

A Chinese industry group (CSAC) accused Intel of embedding NSA-directed backdoors in its CPUs since 2008 and criticized the company’s security and product quality; Intel responded on WeChat, addressing vulnerability and quality concerns but not directly the backdoor claim. In parallel, China’s Ministry of State Security warned of cyber threats, AI-related national security risks, and foreign entities illicitly obtaining mapping data via smart car collaborations, reflecting heightened US–China tensions over cybersecurity and export controls.