Spies and Lies: How China's Greatest Covert Operations Fooled The World by Alex Joske | Geopolitics

📖 Spies and Lies: How China’s Greatest Covert Operations Fooled the World by Alex Joske (2022)
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China's Covert Influence: Unveiling the MSS Operations

In this episode, we delve into Alex Joske's book 'Spies and Lies: How China's Greatest Covert Operations Fooled the World,' uncovering the sophisticated and often overlooked influence operations of China's Ministry of State Security (MSS). Discover how figures like Lin Di, George Soros, and even cultural icons were entwined in these covert activities. We explore MSS's strategic use of culture, politics, and religion to shape global narratives and influence policy. This eye-opening discussion reveals the deeper game played by the MSS, challenging conventional perspectives and underscoring the importance of understanding China’s intelligence operations.

00:00 Introduction: Unveiling China's Hidden Influence
00:21 The Disarming Persona of Lin Di
00:48 MSS Influence Operations: Beyond Conventional Espionage
03:24 The Soros China Fund: A Trojan Horse
05:15 Cultural Diplomacy: The MSS's Covert Strategy
06:37 Katrina Leung: The Double Agent
08:06 China Gate and the Shift in Strategy
08:52 The Peaceful Rise Narrative
10:31 Targeting Individuals: From Students to Politicians
12:55 Spiritual Influence: The MSS and Buddhism
14:10 Systemic Blind Spots in Western Intelligence
16:35 Conclusion: Recognizing the Subtle Manipulations

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