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Published on 2025-02-11 04:02:19 - Yahoo
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  • Snowden's leak came just three months after Xi Jinping had consolidated power in China, and by then Beijing had already set a course of confrontation with its neighbors and the United States.

The article from Yahoo News discusses the implications of Edward Snowden's leaks on U.S. national security, particularly highlighting how China has benefited from the disclosed information. According to the article, Snowden, a former NSA contractor, leaked classified documents in 2013 that revealed extensive U.S. surveillance programs. These leaks have reportedly provided China with insights into U.S. intelligence-gathering techniques, potentially allowing them to enhance their own cybersecurity measures and espionage capabilities. The article cites concerns from U.S. intelligence officials who believe that China has used this information to improve its counterintelligence efforts, making it harder for the U.S. to conduct surveillance on Chinese activities. Furthermore, the piece mentions that while Snowden's actions were initially seen as exposing government overreach, the long-term effects have included significant strategic advantages for adversaries like China.

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