We have been briefed by Google on these allegations The pertinent question is "when?". Google reported the attacks began in mid-December. NYT reported at least

We have been briefed by Google on these allegations The pertinent question is "when?". Google reported the attacks began in mid-December. NYT reported at least some against the 34 other companies occurred last week. Drummond said the Chinese government had been briefed before yesterday's statement. I have trouble believing The State Department hasn't been involved until now.