The Sunday Read: ‘The Daring Ruse That Exposed China’s Campaign to Steal American Secrets’

This podcast episode delves into China's elaborate and persistent efforts to steal intellectual property and proprietary information from the United States, primarily focusing on its extensive economic espionage campaign dubbed "1000 grains of sand." It exposes China's calculated and aggressive approach to acquiring key technologies by targeting individuals with Chinese roots in key industries, particularly in the aviation sector. The case of Chinese engineer Hua, recruited by Chinese intelligence, serves as an eye-opening example. However, Hua, working with the FBI, eventually becomes a valuable asset in unmasking China's aggressive technology theft.