Chinese Infiltration in US Reaches ‘Extreme’ Levels, Says Security Expert

Chinese Infiltration in US Reaches ‘Extreme’ Levels, Says Security Expert
Patriotic Chinese expatriates are monitored and recruited in the Chinese community to help expand Communist China’s influence around the world. Johannes Eisele/Getty Images
Richard Szabo
Richard Szabo
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Tens of thousands of foreign operatives have already infiltrated the United States to “extreme” levels, an intelligence and cybersecurity think tank has warned.

BlackOps Partners, which enhances intelligence and protective cyber, organizational, and legal practices around the world, estimates there could be at least 50,000 Chinese spies operating in the United States, with significantly more in the education sector.

Richard Szabo
Richard Szabo
Editor/Reporter
Richard Szabo is an award-winning journalist with more than 12 years' experience in news writing at mainstream and niche media organizations. He has a specialty in business, tourism, hospitality, and healthcare reporting.
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