Beijing’s Urgent Emphasis on ‘Covert Front Work’ Amid Speculation of Top Secret Military Leak to US

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) recently held a meeting and emphasized the importance of “covert front work” of its secret agents amid speculation of military secrets being leaked to the United States.

China's DF-41 nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missiles are seen during a military parade at Tiananmen Square in Beijing, on Oct. 1, 2019. Greg Baker/AFP via Getty Images

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) recently held a meeting and emphasized the importance of “covert front work” of its secret agents amid speculation of military secrets being leaked to the United States.

According to China experts, when the CCP calls on relevant departments to strengthen espionage efforts, it indicates that something has gone wrong with its spy networks.