The growing espionage threat China poses to the United States amid a new Cold War. It highlights past incidents of espionage, the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) intelligence strategy, and the differing responses between the U. S. and China regarding espionage and national security.
1. Historical Context of Espionage:
• The experiences of individuals like Qian Xuesen and Bo Jiang underline how China has engaged in espionage to advance its military and technological capabilities.
• Qian was initially surveilled for suspicion of espionage but later became instrumental in China's space programs. Jiang was caught with stolen data but received a lenient sentence.
2. Metaphor of an Open House:
• The author likens the U. S. to an "open house," representing its vulnerabilities and the ease with which spies can access sensitive information without facing serious consequences.
3. China's Cold War Stance:
• China dismisses the notion of a new Cold War while asserting that it views the U. S. as its main adversary. This is described as psychological warfare aimed at misguiding U. S. policymakers.
4. Intelligence Warfare:
• The CCP employs an extensive strategy based on the "people’s war," mobilizing citizens for intelligence-gathering. This includes everyday individuals who may not see themselves as spies.
5. Recruitment Methods:
• The CCP uses tactics such as the "Russian doll strategy" to engage Chinese nationals, appealing to cultural identity and heritage. It also targets U. S. citizens at all levels, including low-ranking officials and students.
6. Contrasting Approaches to Espionage:
• China shows ruthlessness in dealing with spies, whereas the U. S. is often more lenient, sometimes escorting suspected spies to the airport rather than prosecuting them.
7. Asymmetry of Deterrence:
• In the Chinese approach, the priority is to intimidate through severe punishment, while the U. S. tries to uphold civil liberties, leading to a disparity in how espionage is handled.
8. Commercial Espionage:
• The Chinese intelligence apparatus not only targets political secrets but also commercial technologies, providing direct benefits to Chinese companies in a way that is prohibited in the U. S.
9. Unrestricted Warfare:
• China adopts an “unrestricted warfare” approach, utilizing political, economic, and cyber tactics beyond conventional espionage.
10. Recent Trends in Espionage:
• Cases from the past show both evolving tactics and a focus on financial incentives for spies, moving from ideological motivation to mercenary-driven efforts.
The disparity between the espionage tactics of China and the U. S. reflects a broader strategic imbalance. Unless the U. S. acknowledges the existence of this Cold War and revamps its approach to national security, it risks further loss of sensitive information and technological advancements. The metaphor of an “open house” starkly captures the urgent need for America to adopt a more aggressive stance against espionage to protect its interests.
https://spectator.org/chinas-spy-network-in-america-a-peoples-war-against-an-open-house/
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