U.S.-China Spying Surges as Rivals Seek Insights on Leaders and Military

U.S. and China are expanding spy operations to gather intelligence on each other's leadership intentions and military capabilities.
China's spy balloon and cyber intrusions reflect Beijing's new aggressiveness in espionage against the U.S.
U.S. is concerned about China's efforts to recruit assets, steal information, and monitor dissidents on American soil.
Discerning intentions of Xi Jinping and Biden on Taiwan is a top priority for both countries' intelligence agencies.
Rivalry focuses on measuring rival's military capabilities, especially regarding a possible Taiwan conflict.

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