Washington, April 13 -- In a previously undisclosed meeting held last December, Chinese officials privately acknowledged responsibility for a series of cyberattacks on US infrastructure, according to individuals familiar with the discussions, as cited by The Wall Street Journal.

The meeting, which took place in Geneva, adds new depth to the growing tensions between Washington and Beijing.

According to The Wall Street Journal, the confidential summit was attended by representatives of the outgoing Biden administration. During the meeting, the Chinese delegation implied that the cyber intrusions - targeting US ports, water systems, airports, and other critical infrastructure, were connected to Washington's increasing support for Taiwan. ...