Drama released by Chinese espionage agency suggests foreign spies are targeting scientists

Drama released by Chinese espionage agency suggests foreign spies are targeting scientists

China’s top espionage agency has released a TV drama that suggests foreign spies are trying to kill scientists with a plotline that may have been inspired by a true case. China’s Ministry of State Security did not say that the TV series is based on a true story but it may provide some clues about … Read more

China’s top spy agency warns officials to avoid storing classified data in the cloud

China’s top spy agency warns officials to avoid storing classified data in the cloud

It cited several cases of government officials using cloud storage to store classified information, adding that they had “weak security awareness” and had been punished. But it did not say whether the cases involved espionage or what punishment the officials received. To prevent data leaks, the ministry urged officials and employees of government departments “involved … Read more

China says ‘multiple espionage cases’ have been uncovered in space sector

China says ‘multiple espionage cases’ have been uncovered in space sector

“Certain countries regard our nation as a major competitor in the space field and spare no effort to contain and suppress us,” the agency said, adding that China had developed and was widely using satellite remote sensing, communication, navigation and positioning technologies. The post did not identify which countries were involved in the cases or … Read more

China’s security ministry hails move to reward postal and parcel workers for spy tip-offs in eastern province

China’s security ministry hails move to reward postal and parcel workers for spy tip-offs in eastern province

The new local regulation was jointly issued by Jiangsu’s anti-spy agency, the state security department and the provincial postal bureau and took effect on April 15, making it the first government document in China to reward delivery companies and delivery workers for tip-offs about spying. 05:29 China executes scientist for spying in 2016, among 10 … Read more

Chinese spy agency says foreign agents targeting rare earth and food technology sectors

Chinese spy agency says foreign agents targeting rare earth and food technology sectors

China’s top spy agency has accused overseas institutions of targeting the rare earth sector and food industry in the latest in a series of warnings encouraging the public to be alert to the risk from foreign spies. The warnings come amid growing concern among foreign investors about the impact of the country’s latest anti-espionage laws … Read more

China’s spy agency warns foreign groups are using consulting ‘as a cover’ to steal secrets

China’s spy agency warns foreign groups are using consulting ‘as a cover’ to steal secrets

In the video, a man travels in time to remind his past self to stay alert and avoid leaking information related to the economy, technology and military to the consultancy. China warns foreign hackers are infiltrating business and government networks Over the past year, the state security ministry has become more active on social media … Read more

Chinese security agencies tell students studying abroad to beware risk from foreign spies

Chinese security agencies tell students studying abroad to beware risk from foreign spies

It said the student, identified only by the surname Zhang, had been “severely punished” for his role in leaking Chinese scientific research after graduating. The ministry did not say where Zhang had studied, but it said he had been responsible for liaising with Chinese students abroad and had done well in his studies, which brought … Read more