And how does this indicate that these hack attacks are sanctioned or originate from the Chinese government?<p>Nobody is saying the Chinese government isn't censor-happy and oppressive, but get a grip on yourself man. Talk to some Chinese - particularly the young ones - and you will find a population very truly eager to attack the West in whatever way they can. It's <i>more</i> than likely that a significant number of hacks coming out of China today are occurring out of people's own free will, not by the explicit order of the government.