There are two key truths:

Hackerdom has always had a relationship with Defense, Intelligence & LE.

Most hackers are deeply benevolent and care greatly about the world, and insecurity at large, mostly fostered by Business.

Building relationships with defense & intel are often the best avenues towards moving towards a more secure future, working within the system for positive change. Our way of life, and our freedoms are not secure with imminent threats on the horizon.

Please, disabuse yourself of the notion that Mainland China is not weaponizing their hackerdom against us simultaneously.