Want to spy against China, Xi Jinping and earn huge bucks? CIA is recruiting; here's how you can apply
Taiwan a critical issue amid US China tussle
This recruitment effort coincides with Xi’s consolidation of power, marked by the abolition of presidential term limits and the elevation of loyalists to positions within the government. Cohen pointed out the long-term impacts of Xi’s Covid-19 policies, which have exacerbated economic issues and sparked a rise in protests, throughout the world. The CIA’s need for insights into Xi’s decision-making is particularly pressing as tensions escalate over critical issues like Taiwan and technological competition.
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New style of CIA recruitment
This renewed recruitment strategy resembles the CIA’s initiative in Russia following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, where it promoted Russian-language guidelines for contacting the agency and encouraged citizens to share information. A CIA spokesperson confirmed that these efforts had proven effective in Russia, indicating a broader strategy to engage individuals from various authoritarian regimes. In addition to Chinese, the agency has released materials in Korean and Farsi to attract informants from North Korea and Iran.
Walk-in interviews for CIA recruits at US Embassies?
Cohen emphasized the difficulties posed by China’s extensive surveillance capabilities, stating, “China is a techno-authoritarian country. There’s an extraordinary amount of scrutiny, not just on our officers or Westerners who happen to be in China.” The CIA’s focus on the dark web
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