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China's Ministry of Commerce has expanded export restrictions on rare earths, targeting technologies used in semiconductor manufacturing and military applications. The move aims to safeguard national security amid ongoing trade tensions with the US and Europe. The new rules could delay global chip production and impact supply chains.
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China's public security bureau in Xiamen announced a bounty for 18 Taiwanese military personnel accused of psychological warfare activities, including disinformation and propaganda. The move follows Taiwan's increased defense spending and President Lai Ching-te's pledge to bolster military defenses amid rising cross-strait tensions. The accusations are denied by Taiwan, which dismisses them as Beijing's attempts at cognitive warfare.
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Recent reports reveal US and Chinese cyber espionage activities targeting critical infrastructure. The US NSA allegedly exploited vulnerabilities in Chinese timing systems since March 2022, while China accuses the NSA of long-term covert attacks on its National Time Service Center, escalating tensions amid broader geopolitical conflicts.
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On November 18, 2025, MI5 issued an espionage alert to UK Parliament revealing that China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) is covertly targeting MPs, Lords, and parliamentary staff via LinkedIn profiles posing as recruitment headhunters. Two individuals, Amanda Qiu and Shirly Shen, were identified as fronts for Chinese intelligence efforts to gather sensitive information and build long-term relationships within Westminster.