Archive · 16 Jan 2026
CIA Releases Mandarin Video for Secure Contact
The CIA made a video in Mandarin to show people in China how to contact them safely.
The video teaches how to use public Wi-Fi, VPNs, and anonymous emails to share information without getting caught.
This is part of a bigger effort by the CIA to learn more about China.
They've done similar things before, like videos in 2025 that talked to Chinese officials.
China has also been warning its people about foreign spies.
The CIA wants to know the truth about China and is looking for people who can help.
The CIA released a Mandarin-language video on January 15, 2026, detailing secure contact steps for Chinese citizens.
The video advises using public Wi-Fi, VPNs, anonymous emails, and avoiding personal devices to communicate safely.
This campaign follows earlier Mandarin-language clips released in 2025 targeting Chinese officials.
The CIA aims to gather information about China and encourage secure communication from within the country.
China has responded with its own public counter-campaign warning citizens against espionage.
- Who
- CIA
- What
- Released a Mandarin-language video detailing secure contact steps
- When
- January 15, 2026
- Where
- Social media platforms
- Why
- To gather information about China and encourage secure communication
- Organization
- CIA
- Language
- Mandarin
- Date Posted
- January 15, 2026
- Target Audience
- Chinese citizens
- Purpose
- Gather information about China
- Precautions Advised
- Use public Wi-Fi, VPNs, anonymous emails, avoid personal devices
- Previous Campaign
- 2025 Mandarin-language clips targeting Chinese officials
- China's Response
- Public counter-campaign warning against espionage
