CIA post new video to recruit Chinese military officers as informants

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by ReutersFebruary 12, 2026 at 08:39 PM

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The CIA released a video targeting Chinese military officers, seeking to recruit them as informants. This action follows the recent removal of a high-ranking Chinese general and aims to capitalize on potential discord within the People's Liberation Army (PLA). The video depicts a disillusioned officer and provides instructions in Chinese on how to securely contact US intelligence. This is part of an ongoing US effort to increase human intelligence gathering on China. CIA Director John Ratcliffe stated the agency's videos have reached many Chinese citizens and offer an opportunity for officials to work towards a brighter future. The move also comes after a crackdown on military corruption in China.

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