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Chinese citizens should be on alert for friendly foreign faces who could be spies – from scholars who do not do research and tourists who do not sightsee, to lovers who only want information, the country’s top spy agency has warned.
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China’s top spy agency warns of foreign agents hiding in plain sight
‘Don’t be fooled by sweet talk,’ ministry says in social media post highlighting deceptive identities used by foreign spies.
www.scmp.com
May 25, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Chinese citizens should be on alert for friendly foreign faces who could be spies – from scholars who do not do research and tourists who do not sightsee, to lovers who only want information, the country’s top spy agency has warned.
www.scmp.com/news/china/p...
www.scmp.com/news/china/p...
John Rogers was visiting Shanghai in May 2013, attending a business forum as a Federal Reserve economist, when he received an email from an alleged Chinese intelligence agent.
The man described himself as a graduate student who was interested in learning about the Fed.
www.wsj.com/world/china/...
The man described himself as a graduate student who was interested in learning about the Fed.
www.wsj.com/world/china/...
The Fed Economist Accused of Espionage for Beijing
John Rogers voiced admiration for China before U.S. prosecutors accused him of sending secrets to Beijing.
www.wsj.com
May 25, 2025 at 8:29 AM
John Rogers was visiting Shanghai in May 2013, attending a business forum as a Federal Reserve economist, when he received an email from an alleged Chinese intelligence agent.
The man described himself as a graduate student who was interested in learning about the Fed.
www.wsj.com/world/china/...
The man described himself as a graduate student who was interested in learning about the Fed.
www.wsj.com/world/china/...
The Egyptian Air Force is considering testing the Chinese J-35A stealth fighter.
Earlier reports of Egypt's evaluation of the J-10CE fighter, as well as Chinese air defense systems, have indicated Cairo's growing openness to military cooperation with Beijing.
bulgarianmilitary.com/2025/05/24/e...
Earlier reports of Egypt's evaluation of the J-10CE fighter, as well as Chinese air defense systems, have indicated Cairo's growing openness to military cooperation with Beijing.
bulgarianmilitary.com/2025/05/24/e...
Egyptian Air Chief signals shift with interest in Chinese J-35
A high-ranking Egyptian Air Force official reportedly expressed keen interest in China’s J-35 stealth fighter, signaling a potential shift in Cairo’s strategy.
bulgarianmilitary.com
May 25, 2025 at 1:09 AM
The Egyptian Air Force is considering testing the Chinese J-35A stealth fighter.
Earlier reports of Egypt's evaluation of the J-10CE fighter, as well as Chinese air defense systems, have indicated Cairo's growing openness to military cooperation with Beijing.
bulgarianmilitary.com/2025/05/24/e...
Earlier reports of Egypt's evaluation of the J-10CE fighter, as well as Chinese air defense systems, have indicated Cairo's growing openness to military cooperation with Beijing.
bulgarianmilitary.com/2025/05/24/e...
With protracted real estate woes pushing down lending rates, 80% of Chinese banks have seen their interest margins fall below the industry threshold for profitability.
A lack of domestic demand and a decline in exports due to US tariffs could make things even worse.
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Fin...
A lack of domestic demand and a decline in exports due to US tariffs could make things even worse.
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Fin...
80% of Chinese banks see margins shrink below profitability threshold
Profits slammed as companies, households borrow less due to property slump
asia.nikkei.com
May 25, 2025 at 1:02 AM
With protracted real estate woes pushing down lending rates, 80% of Chinese banks have seen their interest margins fall below the industry threshold for profitability.
A lack of domestic demand and a decline in exports due to US tariffs could make things even worse.
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Fin...
A lack of domestic demand and a decline in exports due to US tariffs could make things even worse.
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Fin...