A court in southeastern China handed down a guilty verdict to John Shing-Wan Leung, a Hong Kong resident, as the authorities ramp up a crackdown on spying.
Tag: Espionage and Intelligence Services
China’s Economic Needs May Take a Back Seat to Security
Xi Jinping wants to insulate China from perceived threats from the West. He also wants to promote the country as deserving of foreign investment and clout. Can he do both?
Kiel-Qingdao Sister City Plan Stalled Amid German Wariness of China
The German port of Kiel and the Chinese port of Qingdao have a lot of things in common. Unfortunately, submarines are among them.
U.S. Says It Dismantled Russia’s ‘Most Sophisticated’ Malware Network
The Justice Department said the F.B.I. had turned the structure of the Russian intelligence service’s “Snake” network for spying on computers against itself.
William Burns, a C.I.A. Spymaster With Unusual Powers
Mr. Burns, a key figure in bolstering the Biden administration’s support for Ukraine, has amassed influence beyond most previous spy chiefs.
Capvision, a Consulting Firm, is Raided by Chinese Authorities
The consulting firm Capvision Partners is the latest to be raided in the name of national security, sending a chill through the foreign business community.
Did China Help Vancouver’s Mayor Win Election?
Ken Sim, Vancouver’s first mayor of Chinese descent, rejects claims of Chinese interference and says his landslide win was due to his tireless campaigning and more appealing policies.
Berlin Confronts Russian Spies Hiding in Plain Sight
For years, Germany seemed to tolerate even flagrant Russian operations on its soil. But a new Cold War-like chill has now made the snooping difficult to ignore.
Your Tuesday Briefing: Marcos at the White House
Also, Russian attacks across Ukraine.
Your Tuesday Briefing: Marcos at the White House
Also, Russian attacks across Ukraine.