[ohsnap]

I'd guess US would retaliate by releasing information that hurts the Chinese government politically, specifically corruption. I don't think it would escalate into anything other than stealing/releasing information. Full on cyber war is really unlikely as both sides would prefer to stay in power.

[themeekforgotpw]

They've been purging corruption for the entire Xi Jinping's administration. Not that it isn't there.

They would also have to disrupt the world reputation of China - not just its domestic one.

And be rest assured the US already does and attempts to do this.

[adam419]

It's been documented that the "purging of corruption" has by and large just been a means for Jinping to attack his enemies.

[themeekforgotpw]

Can you document that for me, and for HN?

[oh_sigh]

"purging corruption" is often times a way of replacing people you don't like with people you like more(or who will owe you more). Corruption will remain, but the hand demanding it will be different.

[themeekforgotpw]

I bet corruption will remain. But it's my understanding its been drastically reduced.

No positive news of China gets upvoted in America though, because we are burned that they are winning the trade war.