Senators voted overwhelmingly to block Chinese businesses from buying farmland and mandate that American investment in the country’s national security industries be tracked.
Category: Espionage and Intelligence Services
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U.S. Blacklists Two Spyware Firms Run by an Israeli Former General
The moves by the Commerce Department against the Europe-based firms are the latest effort to rein in a spyware industry that has spiraled out of control in recent years.
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Capvision, a Consulting Firm, is Raided by Chinese Authorities
The investigation of Capvision Partners comes amid increasing scrutiny by Beijing over national security that has sent a chill through the foreign business community.
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How Mexico Became the Biggest User of the Pegasus Spyware
A Times investigation reveals the story behind how Mexico became the first and most prolific user of Pegasus. It’s still using it, despite promising to stop.
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Lonely Cry for Action as China Locks Up Japanese Citizens on Spy Charges
Hideji Suzuki says Japan failed him during his six years in a Chinese prison. China’s recent arrest of a Japanese citizen is again testing Tokyo’s resolve.
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A.I., Brain Scans and Cameras: The Spread of Police Surveillance Tech
The New York Times – Business:In the Middle East, artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies have become part of everyday policing.
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Meta Manager Was Hacked With Spyware and Wiretapped in Greece
The New York Times – Business:Artemis Seaford, a dual U.S.-Greek national, was targeted with a cyberespionage tool while also under a wiretap by the Greek spy agency in a case that shows the spread of illicit snooping in Europe.
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U.S. Blacklists 6 Chinese Entities Involved in Spy Balloon Programs
The New York Times – Business:The action to cut off five Chinese companies and a research institute from American parts and technologies is part of the Biden administration’s response to the balloon it shot down last week.
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U.S. Aims to Curb Investment in China Amid Security Concerns
The New York Times – Business:The Biden administration is preparing new rules that would restrict U.S. dollars from flowing to China.