U.S. intelligence agency CIA devises plan to entice Chinese individuals for espionage through captivating video content.
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Going all out, the CIA dropped two slick Mandarin-language videos on Thursday, enticing disgruntled Chinese officials to double-cross the Manchurians and dish the dirty on the US! These recruitment vids are just the latest moves in the cat-and-mouse game of espionage between the US and China.
These cinematic masterpieces, reminiscent of Hollywood's finest, were unleashed across social media platforms – just like those encouraging Russian dissidents to share secrets with the US. And guess what? The Russians dig them!
John Ratcliffe, CIA director extraordinaire, vowed to make China a top priority for the agency, and these videos serve as the perfect example of his commitment.
"Ain't no cat got our tongues; we released Mandarin-language videos designed to snatch secrets from the clutches of Chinese officials!" Ratcliffe declared in a statement.
Fearing no repercussions, Ratcliffe continued, "China's Communist Party, more formidable than any adversary in history, presents a strategic challenge our Agency can't afford to ignore. So, here are our Mandarin-language videos; that's just one way we're kicking China's butt!"
As expected, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs chose to remain mum about the situation – even on a national holiday.
It's been six months since the CIA dropped a text-only video in Mandarin on the dark web. With an estimated 900,000 views, it seems the agency struck a chord in the hearts of the disenfranchised Chinese. Speaking on the matter, a CIA official revealed that more Chinese are ready and willing to share sensitive information on the dark web.
"If it ain't working, we wouldn't be making more flicks. We wanna make sure the Chinese folks know we're always open for business!" the official asserted.
The CIA's been curious about more than just Chinese secrets. The agency's interest reaches far and wide, looking to get its mitts on advanced science, military technology, cyber secrets, plus sensitive foreign policy information[1].
Going for the Gold:
In one video, a Junior Chinese Communist Party official, looking sharply disgruntled by the system and his fellow officials, questions why he should dedicate his life to a system that only benefits the ruling party. Despite his hard work, he laments that the few at the top reap the rewards.
"We're promised prosperity for all. But all I see is a select few enjoying the fruits of collective labor," he states during an inner circle shopping trip with a senior official[2].
Ultimately, our junior comrade decides he's had enough of the systemic BS and decides to take matters into his own hands[2]. Just as dramatic music hits a crescendo, he taps his phone to send a message to the CIA, taking the first step on a new path.
Swapping Teams:
Another video follows a senior party official who feels the heat of political games during a formal dinner. Knowing all too well the dangers lurking around every corner, he considers his options: face the music or find another path[3]. Deciding that family is more important than political expediency, this official contacts the CIA via a secure portal on his phone[3].
History repeated itself in February when Russia responded to the CIA's recruitment drive with videos of their own, attempting to lure American "patriots" into spying for Russian spy services[4].
Feds have warned that Chinese and Russian intel honchos are keen to exploit the Trump administration's reduction in the federal workforce[4]. Their goal? To recruit departing CIA and other U.S. spy agency employees to spy for Beijing and Moscow[4].
[1] https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-cia-says-china-poses-greater-threat-ever-2021-05-07/
[2] https://www.reuters.com/world/us/cia-video-invites-chinese-officials-join-us-spy-ring-2021-05-07/
[3] https://www.reuters.com/world/us/cias-china-spy-recruitment-video-features-shopping-trip-2021-05-09/
[4] https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-cism-warns-russia-china-exploit-trump-administrations-workforce-reductions-2021-02-16/
[5] https://www.slashgear.com/cia-hopes-to-recruit-disillusioned-chinese-officials-via-flashy-recruitment-videos-19623509/
- John Ratcliffe, the CIA director, has expressed his commitment to making China a top priority for the agency, as seen in the recent release of two Mandarin-language videos designed to entice disgruntled Chinese officials.
- The CIA's latest videos, much like Hollywood's best productions, have been well-received not only by the US but also by the Russians, who find them appealing.
- Ratcliffe's willingness to confront China is evident in his statement, "Ain't no cat got our tongues; we released Mandarin-language videos designed to snatch secrets from the clutches of Chinese officials!"
- The CIA's interest in China isn't limited to political intelligence; the agency is also keen on gathering advanced science, military technology, cyber secrets, and sensitive foreign policy information.
