This morning, The Politico published an op-ed by Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM) President Scott Paul that rather bluntly blames Washington for some of China's recent cyber attacks on U.S. companies.

SOME FACTS: As a new report makes clear, the Chinese military is waging a campaign of cyberattacks against the United States, rummaging through the files of U.S. companies and exploring the networks controlling gas pipelines and electrical grids.

THE PROBLEM: Washington simply views such information as "business as usual."

In response, Paul offers some hard truths:

1. The Obama Administration’s acquiescence on China cyber attacks simply invites more hacking.
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3. The Massive U.S. trade deficit with China ($315 billion in 2012 alone) helps fund cyber attacks on U.S.  Beijing is investing surplus billions in upgraded military, new weapons programs, and expanded cyber warfare.
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5. Beijing has shown that it responds to pressure.  Administration must step up trade enforcement and hold China accountable for illegal currency manipulation in order to reduce the trade imbalance.

Read the full op-ed.