But on the other hand, the Chinese government could, for example, choose to only succeed in arresting and prosecuting hackers that are not affiliated with the g

But on the other hand, the Chinese government could, for example, choose to only succeed in arresting and prosecuting hackers that are not affiliated with the government itself, making the trials visible internationally as desired, and using the information provided about government-sponsored, or government-approved, hacking to improve their methods and to help avoid detection in the future. International cooperation is great, and we should all hope for peace and prosperity, but there are certainly proponents in both Washington and Beijing that see all these things through a lens of competition, protectionism, and also the possibility of war. It's hard to tell how strong those proponents' influence is on either side of the Pacific.