espionage
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Some of the cases related to serving as an unregistered foreign agent, a charge Bondi ordered prosecutors to stop pursuing unless they involved “conduct similar to more traditional espionage by foreign government actors.”
From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026
Dubbed "China risk" by some commentators, countries fear state-led espionage and excessive Chinese domination of their tech sectors.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
The former head of France's foreign intelligence service warned in 2023 of a "massive espionage operation" launched by Beijing in 2014 -- if not earlier -- via social media, notably LinkedIn.
From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026
The couple were detained in Iran on charges of espionage – something the family denies.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
He saw right away he was dealing with someone trained in tradecraft—the tricks and techniques of espionage.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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