60 Minutes 05/18/2025: China’s Spies, The Future of Warfare, Sounds of Cajun Country
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May 19, 2025 
Palmer Luckey, the 32-year-old founder of Anduril and a tech visionary, discusses the future of warfare powered by AI and autonomous weapons. He sheds light on how his company creates advanced military technology, including an unmanned submarine, and expresses excitement about these innovations as a game-changer in defense. Alongside this, conversations unveil China’s sophisticated espionage tactics, blending cyber warfare with human intelligence, raising critical national security concerns. Lastly, a vibrant exploration of Cajun culture highlights the revival of its unique music.
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China's Dual Espionage Strategy
- China uses both cyber hacking and traditional human spying extensively in the U.S. and globally.
- Their Ministry of State Security remains the largest and most active spy agency worldwide.
Historian Spied for China Longtime
- Xu Jun Wang spied for China's Ministry of State Security for 17 years while active in U.S. Chinese dissident groups.
- He was convicted of spying and making false statements but denied intent to be an agent.
China Protects High-Value Agents
- Even low-level Chinese agents are part of a much larger and highly skilled espionage network.
- Many more valuable assets than Xu Jun Wang are protected by China’s intelligence.