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08/31/2025: China Spies, St. Mary’s, Sounds of Cajun Country

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Espionage and Exile: The MSS Threat

This chapter explores the espionage activities of China's Ministry of State Security under Xi Jinping, revealing aggressive tactics targeting both foreign adversaries and exiled dissidents. It discusses the unsettling story of a pro-democracy activist who was secretly a spy, alongside various legal cases highlighting the interplay of loyalty, espionage, and national security. The chapter emphasizes the fears and challenges faced by Hong Kong activists in the U.S., as they navigate the threats of surveillance and repression from the Chinese government.

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