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9 September, 2024
US-China relations
US charges former Fed official with spying for China
John Harold Rogers allegedly sought to leak trade secrets while being paid US$450,000 pretending to teach at a Chinese university.
1 Feb 2025 - 6:11AM
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The Philippines
Philippines’ arrest of more alleged Chinese spies fuels espionage concerns
31 Jan 2025 - 9:33PM
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US-China relations
Trump’s picks for FBI and intelligence directors cite China’s threat at hearings
31 Jan 2025 - 7:00AM
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Donald Trump
New Jersey drones ‘not the enemy’, White House says, dispelling Trump theories
Press secretary Karoline Leavitt says the flights were authorised by the US government, in a message she said came directly from Trump.
29 Jan 2025 - 5:15AM
Nordic nations
Sweden boards seized ship suspected of ‘sabotage’ of Baltic Sea cable
The Vezhen was seized in Swedish waters, where it was anchored. The ship’s Bulgarian owners claim the damage was accidental, but authorities are investigating.
27 Jan 2025 - 7:14PM
Sweden
Sweden seizes vessel suspected of ‘sabotage’ of Baltic Sea cable
Undersea cable between Sweden and Latvia damaged, as attention focuses on Malta-flagged vessel that sailed from Russia.
27 Jan 2025 - 12:01PM
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Thailand
Crime kingpin who claims he spied for China ‘fears for his life’ in Thai jail
Lawyers for She Zhijiang, who is fighting extradition to China, say the Chinese national can no longer walk after being ‘brutally’ attacked.
27 Jan 2025 - 10:17AM
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China’s Communist Party
China’s anti-spy agency urges travellers to guard state secrets during holiday
As Lunar New Year approaches, anti-espionage authority warns Chinese tourists that foreign agents could try to steal sensitive data.
23 Jan 2025 - 6:55PM
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The Philippines
Philippines ‘blindsided’ by mounting security woes amid fresh espionage claims
Officials ‘connecting the dots’ between arrest of alleged Chinese spy, underwater drones and Pogos as analysts call for stronger legal frameworks.
23 Jan 2025 - 12:58PM
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The Philippines
Philippines’ arrest of Chinese ‘sleeper agent’ sparks fears of widespread spying
A group comprising Deng Yuanqing and two Filipinos is accused of spying on Philippine military bases, including where US troops have access.
21 Jan 2025 - 3:00PM
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US-China relations
TikTok sell-or-ban law is upheld by US Supreme Court
High court rules that law requiring ByteDance to sell video-sharing app to non-Chinese buyer or face US ban starting Sunday is constitutional.
18 Jan 2025 - 3:22PM
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US-China relations
Chinese hackers accessed Yellen’s computer in US Treasury breach
Fewer than 50 files on Yellen’s machine were accessed by attackers, who failed to penetrate the department’s email or classified systems.
17 Jan 2025 - 7:55AM
US-China relations
CIA director nominee vows to increase focus on China and emerging technologies
John Ratcliffe would be one of the few national security officials from the first Trump administration to join the second.
16 Jan 2025 - 10:40AM
China’s Communist Party
China’s state security forces given new powers to oversee key building projects
New rules allowing greater oversight of works on government and military sites follow repeated warnings about spies targeting key facilities.
15 Jan 2025 - 11:57PM
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US-China relations
Sullivan urges Trump team to focus on China cyber threats
National security adviser’s message follows a series of high-profile attacks against US agencies and companies.
14 Jan 2025 - 2:41PM
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US-China relations
At US Supreme Court, TikTok’s pleas to honour free speech met with scepticism
But observers split on whether a ‘dark day’ for 170 million American users looms or a preliminary injunction to delay the ruling is coming.
11 Jan 2025 - 7:04PM
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United States
Havana Syndrome: US finds no foreign link, but 2 agencies say it’s possible
The findings represent a ‘shift in key judgments’ showing the need for more investigation, a US National Security Council spokesman says.
11 Jan 2025 - 2:54AM
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Defence
China catches foreign spy taking photos of island military site: report
The overseas operative and an assistant intended to gather intelligence on coastal facilities, state broadcaster reports.
10 Jan 2025 - 4:00PM
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Germany
Germany charges 3 with spying on naval tech for China
They allegedly gathered information on boat engines, sonar, drones and other technologies and illegally exported specialised lasers to China.
10 Jan 2025 - 2:30AM
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US-China relations
White House rushes to finish cybersecurity order after China hacks
The executive order will incorporate lessons from recent breaches, including the recent US Treasury hack attributed to Silk Typhoon.
9 Jan 2025 - 7:22AM
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Japan
Japan links 200 cyberattacks to Chinese group targeting national security
The attacks, which targeted government agencies, businesses, and individuals, aimed to steal sensitive information on defence, space, and advanced technology.
8 Jan 2025 - 8:20PM
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Russia
Finland bars tanker suspected of cutting Baltic Sea cables from sailing
The Eagle S, thought to be part of Russia’s “shadow fleet,” was detained in December following suspected sabotage.
8 Jan 2025 - 7:26PM
US-China relations
No indication Treasury breach affected other federal agencies: US cyber watchdog
Last month Treasury reported a number of computers had been compromised by Chinese hackers.
7 Jan 2025 - 10:52AM
US-China relations
US sanctions Chinese cyber firm for alleged role in Beijing-sponsored hacks
Treasury Department accuses Integrity Tech of involvement in ‘multiple computer intrusion incidents’ linked to Flax Typhoon hacking group.
4 Jan 2025 - 6:19AM
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US-China relations
China denies it was behind US Treasury hack
Beijing says claims a Chinese state-sponsored actor was behind the cybersecurity breach are ‘groundless’ and ‘lack evidence’.
31 Dec 2024 - 8:30PM
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US-China relations
New US cybersecurity measures follow alleged China-backed Salt Typhoon campaign
Steps include enhanced guidance for securing networks and strengthened requirements for healthcare data protection.
28 Dec 2024 - 5:30AM
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United States
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US drones hysteria calls for calm heads
Despite clear explanations, mysterious sightings over New Jersey have been linked to China and even an Iranian mother ship.
28 Dec 2024 - 1:29AM
Nordic nations
Finland investigates outage of undersea power link to Estonia
‘The possibility of sabotage cannot be ruled out,’ Fingrid control room manager Arto Pahki said.
26 Dec 2024 - 12:20AM
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