From Name: From Email: To Name: To Email: Optional Message: Researchers: Chinese hackers targeted US firms, government after trade mission from Reuters Hackers operating from an elite Chinese university probed American companies and government departments for espionage opportunities following a U.S. trade delegation visit to China earlier this year, security researchers told Reuters. Cybersecurity firm Recorded Future said the group used computers at China's Tsinghua University to target U.S. energy and communications companies, and the Alaskan state government, in the weeks before and after Alaska's trade mission to China. Led by Gov. Bill Walker, companies and economic development agencies spent a week in China in May. more 7701 Las Colinas Blvd., Ste. 800, Irving, TX 75063