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China's espionage strategy, influenced by the concept of the people's war, targets both Chinese and foreign individuals, with recent trends highlighting recruitment of ordinary Americans, including U.S. Navy sailors.

Historical cases, such as Qian Xuesen and Bo Jiang, illustrate the ongoing threat, while the Salt Typhoon cyberespionage campaign has compromised numerous global organizations. In response, the U.S. remains cautious, prioritizing civil liberties over aggressive counterintelligence measures.