The recent surge in attention toward China’s cyber intelligence agency underscores its strategic importance in the nation’s cyber defense and espionage efforts. This development has been fueled by growing concerns over U.S. surveillance activities, which have prompted President Xi Jinping to prioritize the agency within his broader cyber ambitions. The agency’s role has been further emphasized by the heightened state of geopolitical tension between China and the United States, leading to its central placement in China’s cybersecurity strategy.