CIA deputy director calls for expanded spying on China
On 2026-09-08, CIA Deputy Director Michael Ellis stated at a conference that Chinese companies should be legitimate espionage targets due to China's economic competition with the United States.
On 2026-09-08, CIA Deputy Director Michael Ellis stated at a conference that Chinese companies should be legitimate espionage targets due to China's economic competition with the United States.
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China’s economic competition with the United States makes Chinese companies a legitimate target, the agency’s deputy director, Michael Ellis, said at a conference.