Daily News Article - October 10, 2012
1. After a year long investigation by the U.S. House Intelligence Committee, what conclusion was made about two Chinese companies?
2. Why does the Committee say these two companies pose security risks to the U.S.?
3. After completing its investigation, what three recommendations did the Committee make?
4. Previous to the Committee's investigation, who has been issuing warnings about China? What were they saying about China?
5. How have the companies responded to the warnings made against them? Be specific.
6. a) Define cyberespionage as used in the article.
b) What does Intelligence Committee Chairman Rep. Mike Rogers say about why the U.S. shouldn't trust the companies?
7. Why did the House Intelligence committee begin its investigation?
8. a) Why do you think it took Congress so long to begin an investigation when militaty and intelligence officials have been warning them that China poses a cyberespionage threat to U.S. defense systems and companies?
b) Do you think the U.S. government should follow the recommendations of the House Intelligence Committee? Explain your answer.