[trod1234]

Rumor-mongering is primarily what the Chinese PLC and other state apparatus on their side does these days; at least much of the public facing after-math, its called irregular warfare or 5GW.

While I'm not familiar with the specific of this particular incident the fact I mention must always be considered.They are quite good at what they do.

For a bit of background checkout the Mandiant ORB Networks talk.

[creatonez]

No, random unsubstantiated conspiracy theories must not "always be considered". Especially when, per your own admission, you don't know any of the details

[immibis]

If China is trying to take down Google and it's working, I say good.