China has leveled serious allegations against the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA), accusing it of orchestrating cyberattacks on its National Time Service Center. The Ministry of State Security disclosed these claims in a WeChat post on Sunday, following an investigation. According to the ministry, the NSA exploited vulnerabilities in the messaging services of an unspecified foreign mobile phone brand in 2022, targeting devices of the center’s staff to steal sensitive information. Additionally, the U.S. agency allegedly deployed 42 types of advanced cyberattack tools to infiltrate the center’s internal network systems between 2023 and 2024, with attempts to breach a critical timing system. The ministry asserted it possesses evidence but did not disclose it publicly. The National Time Service Center plays a pivotal role in generating and distributing China’s standard time, as well as providing timing services to critical sectors such as communications, finance, power, transport, and defense. The ministry has reportedly issued guidance to the center to mitigate risks. China also criticized the U.S. for hypocrisy, stating that it accuses others of cyber threats while engaging in similar activities itself. This accusation comes amid escalating tensions between the two nations over trade, technology, and Taiwan. Western governments have previously alleged that hackers linked to the Chinese government have targeted officials, journalists, and corporations. The U.S. Embassy has yet to respond to these allegations.