China Warns Students of Espionage Risks from 'Handsome Men and Beautiful Women'

China's top spy agency has cautioned students with access to sensitive data about being manipulated by attractive individuals who may lure them into spying for foreign entities. Warnings, released on China's ministry of state security's WeChat, emphasize various methods foreign agents use to compromise national security.

China's top spy agency has issued a stern warning to students with access to sensitive data about the risks posed by 'handsome men and beautiful women' who might deceive them into gathering intelligence for foreign entities, thereby compromising national security.

In a public release on WeChat, the ministry of state security detailed how foreign espionage agents can manipulate young students, exploiting their curiosity and willingness to explore new opportunities.

This comes amid China's intensified efforts this year to safeguard national security, uncovering several espionage cases. The agency highlighted that foreign spies often masquerade as university scholars or research consultants, luring students with lucrative part-time job offers and fake emotional relationships.

(With inputs from agencies.)