CIA Director John Ratcliffe detailed the agency's strategy of releasing Mandarin-language videos to encourage Chinese nationals to contact the CIA through the dark web. This initiative aims to exploit dissatisfaction among Chinese citizens to gather intelligence on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and its operations, thereby bolstering U.S. leverage in negotiations, including President Donald Trump's efforts with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Ratcliffe also emphasized his commitment to depoliticizing the CIA and returning it to its core intelligence-gathering mission.
Trump's CIA director details strategy using Mandarin videos to tap Chinese dissent for intelligence gains
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️CIA Director John Ratcliffe detailed the agency's strategy of releasing Mandarin-language videos to encourage Chinese nationals to contact the CIA through the dark web. This initiative aims to exploit dissatisfaction among Chinese citizens to gather intelligence on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and its operations, thereby bolstering U.S. leverage in negotiations, including President Donald Trump's efforts with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Ratcliffe also emphasized his commitment to depoliticizing the CIA and returning it to its core intelligence-gathering mission.
Trending- 1 Unspecified: The CIA released two Mandarin-speaking videos.
- 2 Saturday (June 7, 2025): John Ratcliffe detailed the strategy in an interview on 'My View with Lara Trump'.
- Potential for increased intelligence gathering for the U.S.
- Increased tensions in U.S.-China relations
- Potential risks for Chinese citizens who engage with the CIA
What: CIA Director John Ratcliffe detailed the agency's strategy of releasing Mandarin-language videos to encourage Chinese nationals to provide intelligence via the dark web.
When: Saturday (June 7, 2025) for the interview; strategy is ongoing.
Where: United States (CIA operations); China (target of intelligence gathering).
Why: To tap into dissatisfaction among Chinese citizens, collect key information on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), bolster U.S. leverage in high-stakes negotiations, and counter threats from foreign adversaries.
How: By releasing two Mandarin-speaking videos inviting Chinese people to contact the CIA through the dark web.