China Is Escalating Efforts to Steal Technology in Academia, Private Sector: CSIS Director

Canadian Security Intelligence Service Director David Vigneault prepares to appear before the Special Committee on the Canada–People’s Republic of China Relationship, on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on April 29, 2024. The Canadian Press/Justin Tang

China’s efforts at technology theft is extending beyond government institutions to increasingly target academia and the private sector, Canada’s top intelligence official has warned.

Canadian Security Intelligence Service director David Vigneault made the comment April 29 while testifying before the House of Commons special committee on the Canada–People’s Republic of China (PRC) relationship.