Former Chinese agent exposes how Chinese government cracks down on dissent abroad
In a shocking revelation, a former Chinese agent has come forward to expose the inner workings of China’s secret police service and its operations to silence critics abroad. The agent, named Eric, worked for the Political Security Bureau, a repressive branch of China’s intelligence agencies, tasked with surveilling, abducting, and intimidating dissidents of the Chinese Communist Party.
Eric disclosed how he was instructed to track down dissidents across the globe, using elaborate disguises to gain their trust and lure them back to China for prosecution. He detailed missions in countries like China, India, Cambodia, Thailand, Canada, and Australia, highlighting the global reach of China’s secret police.
The revelations shed light on the extent of China’s influence abroad, with counterintelligence experts warning of the party’s efforts to maintain control over the Chinese diaspora. Under President Xi Jinping, security measures have tightened, with operations like Operation Fox Hunt and Operation Skynet repatriating thousands of fugitives back to China.
In Australia, a recent raid by the Australian Federal Police uncovered a Chinese espionage operation targeting residents, including political activist Edwin Yin. Yin, whose online videos criticized President Xi, was attacked in Melbourne, raising concerns about his safety in Australia.
The investigation also found that Chinese covert agents are currently operating in Australia, relying on support networks within the country. The Australian government has vowed to resist foreign interference, with ongoing investigations into cases of espionage and coercion by foreign agencies.
The revelations from Eric have sparked a national security debate in Australia, with calls for stricter measures to counter Chinese influence. The full story can be viewed on Four Corners’ broadcast, shedding light on the relentless manhunt by China’s secret police service.
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(Source: Australian Broadcasting Corporation ABC)