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The spy who hired me: Chinese agents hunt for secrets on LinkedIn

Chinese intelligence is now using professional networking sites and job portals to find and recruit people with access to sensitive data. This new digital approach targets governments, militaries, and industries across the West. Recruiters pose as consultants, offering paid research assignments. This sophisticated operation exploits online information, blending social engineering with commercial cover identities.

4 Jun 2026 8:39 pm