Shanghai-Based Diplomatic Missions Inadvertently Hiring CCP Members Amid Major Data Leak

Shanghai-Based Diplomatic Missions Inadvertently Hiring CCP Members Amid Major Data Leak
A Chinese Paramilitary police officer wears a mask to protect against pollution in Tiananmen Square on Dec. 9, 2015 in Beijing, China. Kevin Frayer/Getty Images
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The ground-breaking data leak that revealed 1.95 million CCP members were embedded worldwide across governments, companies, and universities has also exposed the presence of Chinese Communist Party-affiliated (CCP) staff members in several Shanghai-based consulates.

The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) has been prompted into action following the revelations.

Daniel Y. Teng
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Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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