China's Espionage Threat to Russian Security

SOURCE www.nytimes.com
Russia's F.S.B. intelligence agency has expressed concerns about China's espionage activities, warning that China poses a serious threat to Russian security by trying to recruit Russian spies, obtaining sensitive military technology, and spying on Russian military operations in Ukraine.

Key Points

  • Russia's F.S.B. intelligence agency has a secretive unit that views China as 'the enemy' and warns of Chinese espionage threats
  • China is reportedly trying to recruit Russian spies, obtain sensitive military technology, spy on Russian military operations in Ukraine, and claim Russian territory
  • The F.S.B. has an eight-page internal planning document outlining priorities for countering Chinese espionage activities