CIA Triples China-focused Budget to Counter Cyber Threat

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By NTD Newsroom
January 10, 2025China in Focus
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The CIA has tripled its budget for China-related targets.

In an NPR interview, CIA Director William Burns detailed the agency’s plan to counter China’s growing influence in tech and its cyber threats.

Burns revealed the agency has tripled its China-focused budget to 20 percent of the agency’s total funding, reflecting a commitment to addressing China’s rapid technological advancements.