Is the jobs market driving graduates to spy for China? (opens original article in a new tab)

The article discusses concerns that Chinese intelligence agents are using LinkedIn to target Western professionals, with reports indicating 20,000 UK individuals contacted in recent years, raising national security concerns amid economic challenges.

• Chinese intelligence agents are using LinkedIn to approach Western government employees and experts
• Recent reports suggest 20,000 UK individuals have been contacted by Chinese agents on LinkedIn
• Economic difficulties may make young professionals more vulnerable to espionage attempts
• The article warns that weak job market conditions could increase national security risks
• The author describes a personal experience of being contacted by a suspected Chinese intelligence agent on LinkedIn