China warns foreign spies are hiring teens to steal state secrets and sensitive data

China warns foreign spies are hiring teens to steal state secrets and sensitive data

China’s top anti-espionage agency has warned that foreign agents are recruiting Chinese teenagers to collect sensitive information, exploiting their lack of judgment and awareness of national security risks. The Ministry of State Security said in an article posted on social media on Friday that overseas intelligence agencies “package illegal activities and set traps, aiming to … Read more

Agents ‘implanted’ anti-China content in overseas university applications, ministry says

Agents ‘implanted’ anti-China content in overseas university applications, ministry says

The ministry said there were “hidden risks” involved, and that smearing China in overseas university applications was a national security risk. China is the world’s largest market for overseas study, and it has become common practice for students to use agents to apply for foreign universities to help them navigate unfamiliar education and admissions systems. … Read more