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Private Hacking Exposed, Quemoy Islands Drowning, G20 Fallout

Feb 27, 2024
Discussion on a leaked document exposing Chinese hacking operations and surveillance, dispute leading to drowned Chinese nationals near Quemoy Islands, implications of Wang Yi's absence at G20 on China's foreign policy.
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  • Chinese cybersecurity firm I-Soon's document leak reveals CCP's global surveillance and hacking methods, showcasing lack of privacy in Chinese private sector companies.
  • Wang Yi's absence at G20 Ministerial Meeting suggests China's discomfort with certain countries, reflecting close ties with Russia and diplomatic implications.

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China's Global Hacking and Surveillance Revealed

A significant document leak from a Chinese cybersecurity firm exposed the Chinese Communist Party's global surveillance and hacking operations. The leaked documents unveiled methods used to surveil dissidents, hack foreign nations, and manipulate social media. Evidence pointed to the firm's hacking activities in China's neighboring governments, revealing a lack of property rights in China and the CCP's control over Chinese companies.

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