Chinese Universities Offer Spy-Catching Courses in Xi's Push for Extreme Vigilance

Chinese universities are now offering courses on how to identify and catch spies, at the direction of President Xi Jinping.
This includes activities like national security-themed parties and interactive spy-catching games for students.
It's part of Xi's push for "extreme-case scenario" thinking and guarding against foreign infiltration.
Experts warn this could lead to false accusations and a culture of suspicion among citizens.
China has also offered rewards for reporting spies and launched an app to help Party members protect state secrets.

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Posted 9/18/2023, 4:37:55 AM

Chinese Universities Offer Spy-Catching Courses in Xi's Push for Extreme Vigilance

Chinese universities are now offering courses on how to identify and catch spies, at the direction of President Xi Jinping.
This includes activities like national security-themed parties and interactive spy-catching games for students.
It's part of Xi's push for "extreme-case scenario" thinking and guarding against foreign infiltration.
Experts warn this could lead to false accusations and a culture of suspicion among citizens.
China has also offered rewards for reporting spies and launched an app to help Party members protect state secrets.

hindustantimes.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/2/2023

China wants to mobilize the entire nation in counter-espionage

9/17/2023

Congress On High Alert After Chinese Espionage Plot in UK; Experts Warn Lawmakers to Guard Against Infiltration by Beijing Spies

9/18/2023

China and the US are engaged in a spy game, with both countries taking bold steps to collect intelligence on military capabilities and leadership thinking.

9/18/2023

Xi Jinping Stokes Spy Fears in China, Risking Paranoia and Distrust