The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) has issued an "espionage advisory" to federal departments and universities regarding an unnamed individual attempting to obtain sensitive Canadian information for China's intelligence services. This warning comes as China is identified as Canada's top counter-intelligence threat, actively seeking intellectual property and emerging technologies like AI, quantum computing, biotechnology, and aerospace technology.
CSIS issues espionage alert about suspect seeking sensitive information for Chinese intelligence
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) has issued an "espionage advisory" to federal departments and universities regarding an unnamed individual attempting to obtain sensitive Canadian information for China's intelligence services. This warning comes as China is identified as Canada's top counter-intelligence threat, actively seeking intellectual property and emerging technologies like AI, quantum computing, biotechnology, and aerospace technology.
Trending- 1 2021: Scientist and husband fired from Winnipeg lab over China concerns
- 2 2022: Yuesheng Wang arrested for economic espionage
- 3 Last year: Wang faced new charges
- 4 Last month: CSIS annual report highlights China as top threat
- 5 Last week: Industry Minister Mélanie Joly orders Hikvision to close Canadian business
- 6 Recent weeks: CSIS issues espionage advisory to federal departments and universities
- 7 Friday: CSIS spokesperson Eric Balsam confirms advisory
- Increased awareness of foreign interference threats
- Government departments and universities advised to use extreme caution
- Potential impact on Canada's economic prosperity and national security
- Order for Hikvision to close its Canadian business
What: CSIS issued an espionage advisory about an individual attempting to obtain sensitive Canadian information for Chinese intelligence services.
When: Friday (CSIS confirmed), "in recent weeks" (advisory shared), 2022 (Yuesheng Wang arrested), last year (Wang faced new charges), 2021 (scientists fired), last month (CSIS annual report), last week (Hikvision ordered to close).
Where: Canada (federal departments, universities, Hydro-Québec, Winnipeg's infectious disease laboratory), China.
Why: China is considered Canada's top counter-intelligence threat, actively seeking to steal research, technology, and intellectual property to boost its industry and military.
How: CSIS issued an advisory to warn stakeholders, increased security briefings for the space sector, and the government ordered a Chinese company to close its Canadian business.