CIA Targets Chinese Spies in New Video Campaign After Purge

The U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is making a direct appeal to Chinese military intelligence officers. It has released a new video asking them to spy for the United States. The video is in Mandarin Chinese. It promises financial reward, relocation for entire families, and a secure life in the West. The CIA says it can arrange "face-to-face" meetings in third countries. This public campaign follows a major purge within China's military. In late 2023, Chinese General Zhang Youxia announced a crackdown. He said officials would be punished for corruption and sharing secrets with foreign powers. Security experts say the timing is strategic. The CIA appears to be targeting officers who may feel threatened or dissatisfied after the purge. The video aims to exploit these fears and tempt them to defect. The CIA's message is clear. It tells potential spies: "We can get you and your family out safely." The agency provides a secure method for initial contact through the dark web. Chinese officials have not yet publicly commented on this specific video. However, they consistently condemn all foreign espionage activities.