Marco Rubio: China tries hijacking US tech for ‘cyber battles of the future’

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China is hijacking American technology in preparation for “cyber battles of the future,” Sen. Marco Rubio warned Tuesday.

“Foreign adversaries are seeking to lay the groundwork for the cyber battles of the future by embedding their technologies in systems we depend on,” the Florida Republican said. “The United States and our allies must take proactive steps to deny the Chinese government and Communist Party access to our networks, sensitive data, and the personal information of the American people.”

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