The Scientist and the Spy
A True Story of China, the FBI, and Industrial Espionage
Book • 2020
The Scientist and the Spy recounts a true story of industrial espionage, focusing on Robert Mo, a Chinese-born scientist working for a Chinese agricultural company, and his pursuit by the U.S.
government.
The book explores the broader implications of industrial espionage in the context of U.S.
-China relations and questions the effectiveness of U.S.
counterintelligence efforts.
Through detailed reporting and previously unreleased FBI files, Hvistendahl sheds light on the complex dynamics of corporate influence and national security.
government.
The book explores the broader implications of industrial espionage in the context of U.S.
-China relations and questions the effectiveness of U.S.
counterintelligence efforts.
Through detailed reporting and previously unreleased FBI files, Hvistendahl sheds light on the complex dynamics of corporate influence and national security.
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