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The China Threat

The counterintelligence and economic espionage efforts emanating from the government of China and the Chinese Communist Party are a grave threat to the economic well-being and democratic values of the United States.

Confronting this threat is the FBI’s top counterintelligence priority.

To be clear, the adversary is not the Chinese people or people of Chinese descent or heritage. The threat comes from the programs and policies pursued by an authoritarian government.

The Chinese government is employing tactics that seek to influence lawmakers and public opinion to achieve policies that are more favorable to China.

At the same time, the Chinese government is seeking to become the world’s greatest superpower through predatory lending and business practices, systematic theft of intellectual property, and brazen cyber intrusions.

China’s efforts target businesses, academic institutions, researchers, lawmakers, and the general public and will require a whole-of-society response. The government and the private sector must commit to working together to better understand and counter the threat.

 

Made in Beijing: The Plan for Global Market Domination

This film helps the private sector recognize the urgent need to protect their intellectual property against sustained and ongoing industrial espionage by the People’s Republic of China (PRC). Visit fbi.gov/chinathreat to learn more.

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Protecting the Cornerstones of our Society

Protecting the Cornerstones of our Society

The Chinese government is exploiting our country’s free and open society to develop and maintain a strategic edge.

Transnational Repression

Transnational Repression

Some countries’ governments harass and intimidate their own citizens living in the U.S. This can violate U.S. law and individual rights and freedoms.

Chinese Talent Plans

Chinese Talent Plans

Learn more about Chinese talent plans, how they work, and risks to U.S. businesses, universities, and laboratories—as well as to talent plan participants.

Clearance Holders Targeted on Social Media

Clearance Holders Targeted on Social Media

Learn more about the threat to people with security clearances through a film inspired by actual events.

News 

Stories, speeches, testimony, and press releases highlight the threat China poses to our economic and national security.

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The China Threat: Primers 

These resources for businesses, universities, and research institutions provide an overview of the risks partners face from China and how they can protect themselves from threats.

Wanted by the FBI 

These fugitives are wanted for a variety of crimes committed against U.S. interests on behalf of China.

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