FBI

 Let’s delve into a detailed summary of the FBI report on “The China Threat” and provide the relevant sources:

1. “The China Threat” — FBI:

   • Summary:
     • The counterintelligence and economic espionage efforts emanating from the Chinese government and the Chinese Communist Party pose a grave threat to the economic well-being and democratic values of the United States.
     • The adversary is not the Chinese people but rather the programs and policies pursued by an authoritarian government.
     • Tactics include influencing lawmakers, cyber intrusions, predatory lending, and systematic theft of intellectual property.
     • China targets businesses, academic institutions, researchers, lawmakers, and the general public.
     • A whole-of-society response is necessary to counter this multifaceted threat.
   • Source: Read more

2. Additional Insight:

   • A recent FBI survey found that China was the perpetrator in 95% of economic-espionage cases, resulting in the loss of hundreds of billions of dollars from the U.S. economy.
   • China’s efforts exploit the free and open society of the U.S., seeking to develop and maintain a strategic edge.
   • The private sector, academia, and government must collaborate to protect against sustained and ongoing industrial espionage by the People’s Republic of China (PRC) .

As the U.S. grapples with the multifaceted challenges posed by China’s espionage activities, vigilance and cooperation remain critical. 

1. Source: Read the full report