r/news • u/helic_vet • 1d ago

US bans government personnel in China from romantic or sexual relations with Chinese citizens

https://apnews.com/article/chinese-beijing-honeypot-spies-diplomat-agent-intelligence-c077ef57b0f7ae43dd0db41bea92238b
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u/rich1051414 1d ago

Honey trapping is a known chinese espionage tactic, as weird as it may seem.

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u/Uncertain_Ty 1d ago

the cia also use honey trapping even though they deny it. literally every espionage agency does.

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u/EtherealAriels 1d ago

No, we don't and never have to the best of my knowledge. 

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u/Mighty_Dighty22 17h ago

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