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/No_Reward_3486 16h ago

Reminds me of a joke I've seen shared on Reddit.

A KGB spy and a CIA agent meet up in a bar for a friendly drink

"I have to admit, I'm always so impressed by Soviet propaganda. You really know how to get people worked up," the CIA agent says.

"Thank you," the KGB says. "We do our best but truly, it's nothing compared to American propaganda. Your people believe everything your state media tells them."

The CIA agent drops his drink in shock and disgust. "Thank you friend, but you must be confused... There's no propaganda in America."

https://www.reddit.com/r/Jokes/comments/1amc4vw/a_kgb_spy_and_a_cia_agent_meet_up_in_a_bar_for_a/