Authorities in Southwestern Germany Concerned About Chinese Industrial Espionage

The German state of Baden-Württemberg has registered concern about Chinese involvement in multiple cases of industrial espionage in recent years.
Authorities in Southwestern Germany Concerned About Chinese Industrial Espionage
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Authorities in the German state of Baden-Württemberg have voiced concern about Chinese involvement in multiple cases of industrial espionage in recent years, according to local media reports.

On Nov. 3, Baden-Wüttemberg interior ministry officials told reporters that of eight cases in the last six years, six featured Chinese involvement.

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Nicole Hao
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Nicole Hao is a Washington-based reporter focused on China-related topics. Before joining the Epoch Media Group in July 2009, she worked as a global product manager for a railway business in Paris, France.
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