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Spy Way of Life | China, Thailand
Phuket's Tropical Resort, where Chinese spies handle French sources under the coconut trees

The charming swimming pool at Tropical Resort, Phuket.
The charming swimming pool at Tropical Resort, Phuket. © Vitaliy Markov/Alamy
Across the globe, spies gather in inconspicuous dens to meet contacts and hold discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online explores the four-star Tropical Resort in Phuket, where, over several years, a double agent from France's DGSE was 'handled' by China's secret services. [...]
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