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China's Security Ministry warns of foreign spies recruiting citizens via phone and social media

Credited from: SCMP

  • The Ministry of State Security (MSS) issued a warning about foreign spies disguising their identities to recruit Chinese citizens.
  • Foreign intelligence agencies are reportedly purchasing mobile numbers and social media accounts to gather personal information.
  • The MSS highlighted incidents where citizens responded to job ads that were front for espionage, leading to detentions.
  • Individuals unwittingly selling their numbers could become "accomplices" and jeopardize national security.
  • This warning coincides with rising tensions as the CIA steps up recruitment efforts targeting China and other "hard targets."

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