China, Europe, United States
Strider's EU evangelism on tech theft committed by China

The Corporate Intelligence Gazette
Avisa parties, Alexandre Benalla in London, Strider Technologies, T&M USA

Appointments, financial results, new contracts: every Wednesday, we report on events big and small that matter in the global corporate intelligence community.

LondonAvisa's relaunch parties

London/ParisAlexandre Benalla bounces back in London

LondonDavid Kilby quits Herminius for Strider Technologies

New YorkEx-FBI chief Thomas Sheer advises T&M USA

Spotlight | China, United States
Risk and Intelligence firms' hunger for ex-CIA China experts grows

As relations between the US and China grow ever more tense, corporate intelligence firms are keen to have several ex-CIA China experts among their ranks, with traditional investigation firms vying for the same recruits as new AI-based analysis providers.

China, United States
Washington moulds new multilateral strategy in 'China Initiative' follow-up

After pressure from the FBI, the 'China Initiative' has undergone an official name change. Washington is now keen to take a harder line and involve its Indo-Pacific allies in a drive to both rid itself of spies and protect itself from the Chinese Communist Party.

China, United Kingdom
FarStar bats for Chinese companies in London

In ten years, consultant Hu Yuan has built a network of firms that help Chinese companies in Europe, particularly in the commodities and heavy industry sectors.

China, European Union
European Commission hires US's Rhodium to monitor Chinese investments

The New York firm will keep a database on Chinese direct investments in Europe, following a less than stellar report on the European mechanism to control foreign investment that came into force in October 2020.

China, Russia, Ukraine
Beijing concerned about the threat to its commercial interests in Ukraine

Although Chinese conglomerates have been forced to cease their operations in Ukraine, Beijing is observing a sort of neutrality on the conflict there, mixed with misgivings about Moscow's intentions. Ukraine is strategically important for China, particularly in the arms sector.

China, France
Softball report on France-China relations embarrasses parliament

The Foreign Affairs Committee of France's National Assembly appears embarrassed by the upcoming publication of a very cautious report on relations between France and China. Intelligence Online was able to read the report, which only briefly mentioned security issues.

Spotlight | China, Europe
China's Qualland Institution fishing for intelligence in EU

A Chinese centre presenting itself as an international business consultancy has recently been recruiting freelance strategic researchers in areas of interest to China, such as the Indo Pacific region, under the nose of European intelligence services.