A former Chinese engineer, Liu, was sentenced to death for selling classified state secrets to foreign intelligence agencies. Over six months, he traveled to multiple countries, distributing sensitive information after copying materials prior to resigning from his research institute.
This case underscores China's escalating measures against espionage, driven by concerns over foreign powers attempting to undermine its rise. It follows recent incidents, including warnings to students about potential spy recruitment and allegations against Britain's MI6, reflecting the growing tensions surrounding state security.