Trump says he and Xi discussed cyberattacks and spying between US, China
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People on May 14, 2026 in Beijing, China. Alex Wong/Getty Images
ByDavid DiMolfetta,
Cybersecurity Reporter, Nextgov/FCW
May 15, 2026 12:30 PM ET
“They’re talking about the spying. Well, we do it too,” the president said. “We spy like hell on them too.”
President Donald Trump said on Friday that he and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed cyberattacks and espionage activities carried out by both nations during their bilateral meeting this week.
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One during his return flight to the United States, Trump, when asked if he raised the topics in their discussions, said, “I did. And he talked about attacks that we did in China. Y’know, what they do, we do too.”
“They’re talking about the spying. Well, we...
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