"Salt Typhoon" specifically refers to Microsoft's observations of malicious activity, which they believe to be associated with the Ministry of State Security.
They are obviously different from other official Chinese components, and the private sector actors that support them. The distinction is also made because other firms sometimes have differing assessments and visibility.
"We told you not to install doors on the space station, its extremely dangerous pressure-wise and entrances need to be particularly well designed because its in space..."
"We installed a door so that any american police officer could enter the space station whenever they want. Too bad it imploded and all of the air escaped. "
