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China Warns of 'Honey Trap' Risks in Defense Sector

1/16/2026

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Chinese security authorities warn of 'honey trap' risks in defense and technology sectors.
They cite a case where a public official was blackmailed into revealing secrets after a trip abroad.
An article from the National Administration of State Secrets Protection describes Guo, a project manager, being approached by a spy.
Guo was threatened with exposure and recruited by a foreign intelligence agency after the spy posed as a business representative.

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Chinese security authorities warn of 'honey trap' risks in defense and technology sectors.
They cite a case where a public official was blackmailed into revealing secrets after a trip abroad.
An article from the National Administration of State Secrets Protection describes Guo, a project manager, being approached by a spy.
Guo was threatened with exposure and recruited by a foreign intelligence agency after the spy posed as a business representative.