Evidence presented by China suggests that the NSA's Office of Tailored Access Operations employed pre-installed backdoors in Microsoft Windows systems to facilitate these attacks.

In a retaliatory move, China has announced a bounty for information leading to the capture of three individuals allegedly involved in the cyberattacks, although their identities remain undisclosed.

In addition to naming alleged hackers, China has also paused orders for Boeing aircraft and reconsidered the distribution of Hollywood films as part of its broader trade retaliation.

The attacks reportedly targeted critical systems associated with the Games, including entry-exit management and payment systems, with the intent to undermine their normal operations.

China has accused the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) of conducting cyberattacks aimed at disrupting the 2025 Asian Winter Games in Harbin, Heilongjiang province.

Lin Jian, a spokesman for the Chinese foreign ministry, highlighted the severity of these hacking incidents, emphasizing their implications for national defense and finance.

Chinese authorities allege that the NSA utilized international IP addresses and rented servers in Europe and Asia to mask their cyber activities.

Experts suggest that these allegations may reflect a shift in China's cyber strategy, moving towards a more aggressive 'name and shame' approach similar to that of the U.S.

This incident occurs against a backdrop of escalating trade tensions, with the U.S. considering a pause on auto duties while China raises tariffs on American imports.

The timing of these accusations coincides with China's National Security Education Day, raising suspicions that they may serve more as propaganda than genuine deterrence.

Despite the NSA's involvement in cyber espionage, China has provided minimal evidence to substantiate its claims against the alleged hackers.

The U.S. government has dismissed China's claims as fabrications, with White House National Security Council spokesperson Kylie Newbold criticizing the Chinese Communist Party's actions in cyberspace.