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Chinese Nation-State Threat Activity Falls Sharply in Q2 and Q3 2026

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Chinese Nation-State Threat Activity Falls Sharply in Q2 and Q3 2026

Trellix recorded a 41.4 percent decline in China-linked threat activity during the second and third quarters of 2026. The drop may indicate shifts in strategic priorities by the People's Republic of China.

Why it matters: Practitioners should understand changes in adversary activity levels and patterns; reduced Chinese nation-state targeting may shift threat landscape priorities and resource allocation for some organizations.

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