We explore the growing influence of Chinese espionage across different regions of the world. From South Asia to Europe, we hear about the concerns raised by national governments and intelligence agencies, as well as the delicate balance between economic profit and national security. We’ll also delve into the role of China’s Ministry of State Security, technology’s impact on modern surveillance, and China’s crackdown on overseas dissidents.Featuring: Paul McGarr, lecturer in Intelligence Studies at King’s College London, and author of “Spying in South Asia, Britain, the United States and India’s Secret Cold War”.00:00 Introduction 1:22 Spying in South Asia4:42 UK concern over Chinese espionage8:49 Espionage in Europe11:33 Balancing profit and national security12:57 British intelligence 14:45 Crackdown on overseas dissidents17:50 Security risks in partnerships19:32 Understanding the MSS21:07 India 23:13 Technology and surveillance24:33 The modern spy26:28 Thanks for watching
