By SCM Staff Writer
BEIJING — China has issued a chilling warning to the West, vowing to take “all necessary measures” to crush foreign espionage after the CIA released a brazen recruitment video aimed directly at Chinese citizens.
In a move that has sent tensions between the superpowers through the roof, the American intelligence agency posted high-production clips in Mandarin, coached with instructions on how to contact Langley securely via the dark web.
The brazen attempt to turn Chinese nationals into double agents has sparked a furious backlash from the Communist state.
Speaking at a heated press briefing, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian slammed the move as a desperate attempt to destabilize the nation.
”China will take all necessary measures to resolutely safeguard national sovereignty, security, and development interests,” Lin warned, his tone leaving little room for misinterpretation.
He accused the U.S. of hypocrisy, suggesting that while Washington cries foul over “foreign interference,” it is actively trying to infiltrate Chinese society from the inside out.
The CIA’s recruitment push is a clear sign that the “Silent War” is moving into the digital age.
The videos—distributed on platforms like X, YouTube, and Telegram—target disgruntled officials and tech-savvy citizens, offering a direct line to American handlers.
Beijing isn’t taking the threat lightly.
Security experts say the “necessary measures” mentioned by the Ministry could include:
A massive crackdown on VPNs and encrypted messaging.
Increased surveillance of citizens with foreign ties.
New “Anti-Spy” laws designed to make even casual contact with foreign entities a high-risk gamble.
Insiders suggest China’s fierce reaction stems from a fear that the CIA is exploiting internal economic pressures to lure informants.
By speaking directly to the Chinese public in their own tongue, the U.S. has bypassed official channels, hitting Beijing where it hurts most—domestic control.
As the war of words escalates, one thing is certain: the world’s two biggest powers are no longer just fighting over trade and territory—they are fighting for the loyalty of the people on the ground.
