FBI director warns that Chinese hackers are resolute in causing 'damage' to U.S. critical infrastructure.

On Wednesday, FBI Director Chris Wray will inform House lawmakers that Chinese government hackers are intensely focusing on attacking water treatment plants, the electrical grid, transportation systems, and other essential infrastructure within the United States, as part of Beijing's global aspirations.

According to a copy of prepared remarks, Wray will state that there has been "insufficient public attention" on a cyber threat that impacts "every American" before the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party.

According to Wray, China's hackers are preparing to cause harm to American citizens and communities by positioning on American infrastructure, with the potential to wreak havoc if China decides to strike.

Microsoft reported in May that Chinese hackers backed by the state have been targeting critical infrastructure in the U.S., potentially preparing for a future disruption of communications between the U.S. and Asia during a crisis.

In the following month, Mandiant announced that suspected state-sponsored Chinese hackers had exploited a security flaw in a widely used email security device to gain access to the networks of numerous public and private sector entities worldwide.

For years, senior U.S. officials, including Wray, have warned about China's hacking abilities and its intent to steal scientific and industrial research from American businesses. Despite Beijing's denials, criminal indictments have provided evidence to support these claims.

Wray stated that every day, they are actively attacking our economic security, stealing our innovation, and personal and corporate data.

The committee, led by Republican Rep. Mike Gallagher of Wisconsin, was formed last year with the task of opposing China. The committee began its work with a high-profile hearing. In response, the Chinese government has criticized the committee, urging its members to abandon their ideological bias and adopt a more cooperative approach.