The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) is telling Canadians what signs to look for to avoid becoming a target of the Chinese regime’s intelligence services.
“Canadians beware,” said CSIS on June 20. “The People’s Republic of China’s Intelligence Services (PRCIS) are targeting Canadian citizens inside and outside of China.”
In a series of social media posts, CSIS explains how targets are approached and cultivated by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and other foreign state actors. The agency says Canadians have to be wary on social media. According to the spy agency, the first step is online targeting. The PRCIS identifies Canadian recruitment targets by using proxies, also known as “targeters.” These individuals identify Canadians who are actively looking for jobs in strategic sectors or who have high-value credentials….