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Chinese Espionage in the Philippines   In early March 2026, Philippine authorities announced the arrest of three Filipino nationals recruited by Chinese intelligence handler(s) to obtain and transmit sensitive defense information. The recruited agents provided details about Philippine military and coast guard operations in the South China Sea, including logistics for resupply missions to contested outposts.   According to the Philippine National Security Council and the Armed

Preliminary Report: The Case of Christos Flessas On February 5, 2026, Greek authorities arrested Christos Flessas, a 54-year-old senior colonel in the Hellenic Air Force, for allegedly spying for China. Flessas has an extensive background in military service. He held various positions, including Commander of a Telecommunications and RADAR Squadron and Head of Support. He also served as a contract implementation officer for missile systems. His experience includes being the Di

Economic espionage is a growing threat to organizations worldwide. It involves the theft of trade secrets, intellectual property, and sensitive information to gain a competitive advantage. The case of Linwei Ding offers valuable lessons on how these operations unfold and how organizations can defend themselves. In this post, I will share insights from this case and outline practical strategies to detect, counter, and prevent economic espionage. Understanding Economic Espionag

LinkedIn Overview of the Espionage Incident From 2022 to 2025, Michael Charles Schena conducted espionage against the United States on behalf of China’s Ministry of State Security. Schena was a Foreign Affairs Officer with the US Department of State for nearly 19 years. He was not a diplomat but had multiple overseas trips working in US diplomatic missions for up to six months each. Prior to joining the State Department, he taught English in Shaoxing, China, for three months.