Cyber War and Competition in the China - U.S. Relationship

June 1, 2010

These are remarks delivered at the China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations on May 13, 2010.

The U.S. and China are in the process of redefining their bilateral relationship, as China’s new strengths means it has a new position and new responsibilities in the world.  Cyber conflict could become a significant and damaging factor in this process of bilateral redefinition, as it involves and exacerbates both economic and military competition.