Intelligence Operations and China's Strategy

Introduction

• China is a country where intelligence operations are conducted on a large scale.
• The purpose of intelligence is generally to strengthen security and foreign policy.
• In addition to these functions, China also uses intelligence for internal security and science and technology.

China's Major Intelligence Agency

Ministry of State Security (MSS)

• This is China's central intelligence agency.
• It has provincial departments and municipal level bureaus.

Ministry of Public Security (MPS)

• It prepares manpower for the MSS.
• Its responsibilities are similar to India's Ministry of Home Affairs.

Other Intelligence Strategies

International Diplomatic Cover

• Chinese reporters are sent to other countries under diplomatic cover.
• These reporters monitor Tibetan and Uighur activities.
• They also keep an eye on the country's relations with Taiwan.

United Front Work Department

• This is a political influence organization.
• Its objective is to find and support China's supporters abroad.

Liaison Department

• This department establishes relations with politicians.
• It influences political policies.

Strategy of Intelligence Operations

• China's strategy is unique compared to other countries.
• Instead of technical warfare, China gathers intelligence information through its tourists, which other countries may not notice.

Conclusion

• China's intelligence strategy is very deep and broad.
• There is always an intelligence aspect hidden behind it.
• This discussion provides an understanding of China's intelligence operations perspective.