Trump says he and Xi discussed cyberattacks and spying between US, China

President Trump publicly stated he and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed cyberattacks and espionage, acknowledging clandestine operations by both nations. The report highlights Chinese intrusions into telecommunications, government systems and critical infrastructure — citing a campaign attributed to Volt Typhoon that has burrowed into power grids and water treatment systems — alongside suspected recruitment of U.S. personnel and U.S. intelligence (NSA/CIA) monitoring and recruitment activities. It also notes a U.S. policy shift toward harder/offensive cyber measures.