"Breach of Trust: Microsoft's China-Based Support Raises Alarms for U.S. Agencies A shocking investigation by ProPublica reveals that Microsoft has been using a China-based support team to assist multiple U.S. government agencies, potentially putting sensitive data at risk. The practice, which may have begun as a cost-cutting measure, has raised serious concerns among national security experts who warn that Chinese authorities could be accessing confidential information. As the United States continues to navigate increasingly complex relationships with China, the revelation has sparked fears of a significant security breach. The investigation's findings have significant implications for the U.S. government's reliance on foreign-based support teams and the protection of sensitive data."


Microsoft Used China-Based Support for Multiple U.S. Agencies, Potentially Exposing Sensitive Data  propublica.org