Mr. Zhang, upon realizing he had inadvertently acquired the country’s military secrets, took them home before deciding to report the incident. The Ministry of State Security emphasized the potential catastrophic consequences if the documents had been obtained by individuals with ulterior motives, news agency Associated Press reported.
This incident was part of a broader effort by the Ministry of State Security to raise public awareness about national security. Recently, the ministry has been sharing dramatic stories to engage a wider audience. This campaign appears to be particularly relevant as tensions between the U.S. and China escalate, with both nations increasingly concerned about the theft or transfer of confidential information.
Meanwhile, the U.S. State Department condemned China’s actions in the South China Sea, labeling them as “escalatory and irresponsible.” This statement followed an incident where China’s coast guard accused a Philippine supply ship of dangerously approaching a Chinese vessel, leading to a minor collision. The Philippines rejected these claims. The two nations have been engaged in a war of words over dangerous maneuvers at the Second Thomas Shoal, a contested area within Manila’s exclusive economic zone, which China also claims.
In a related geopolitical context, China urged NATO to stop “shifting blame” over the Ukraine war. This statement came after NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg accused China of exacerbating the conflict by supporting Russia. Stoltenberg called for China to face consequences for its alleged efforts to bolster Russia’s defense industry. In response, China’s foreign ministry spokesperson, Lin Jian, criticized NATO, advising it to focus on self-reflection rather than attacking China.
China has consistently portrayed itself as a neutral party in the Ukraine conflict, denying allegations of providing lethal assistance to either side. Unlike the U.S. and other Western nations, China claims it has not supplied any lethal aid to Russia or Ukraine.
