Chinese hacking suspect Xu Zewei extradited to US over massive cyber theft

Accused group allegedly hit thousands of U S organizations

Xu Zewei has been extradited to the United States, where he faces accusations tied to a Chinese government-linked hacking group. Prosecutors allege the group breached thousands of U.S. organizations and stole COVID-19-related research, elevating scrutiny over cyber espionage and cross-border digital crime enforcement. The case underscores how pandemic-related intellectual property remains a high-stakes target.