LinkedIn China creates scare in America, Canada, UK, Australia and New Zealand; issue a joint statement that analysts call 'rare'
Five Eyes nations warn of aggressive Chinese spy recruitment via online job platforms like LinkedIn.
Intelligence officers pose as recruiters, targeting individuals with access to sensitive government and military information.
Successful candidates are pressured to provide data, risking national security and personal privacy.
China denies the allegations.
China Targets Western Officials
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