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The Corporate Intelligence Gazette
A likely Chinese PMC in London, James Stothard moves into investigation, Hervé Zany poaches DGSI staff, DGBI falls back on Geneva, Diligence veteran goes solo

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

London/ShanghaiA possible Chinese PMC in London

LondonJames Stothard moves from asset recovery to investigation

ParisHervé Zany poaches hire from interior ministry

ChamonixNick Day moves back to Geneva

LondonDiligence veteran goes solo in business forensics

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Premier Li Qiang plies pressure on China International Capital Corp boss

China's freshly created national financial regulator, the State Administration for Financial Regulation under the authority of the Chinese premier, has launched its first investigation, focusing on the CICC bank.

The Agencies' Gazette
FSO, ex-COS in Abu Dhabi, NATO and Taiwan, DNI in demand on drones

Appointments, reforms and the issues at stake: every Monday, Intelligence Online serves up snippets big and small from the global intelligence community from Moscow to Paris, via Taipei and Washington.

RussiaFSO regulates military service

FranceFormer COS liaison chief ordered to return extra pay

TaiwanNATO slows down rapprochement with Taipei

United StatesAll drone policies point to the DNI

The Agencies' Gazette
Canada's CSIS criticised, Zvinchuk hiring, NATO approaches Ukraine intelligence, CCP's candidate for Taiwan, Lahur Talabani spoils the party

Appointments, reforms and the issues at stake: every Monday, Intelligence Online serves up snippets big and small from the global intelligence community, from Erbil to Ottawa via Saint Petersburg, Kyiv and Taipei.

Canada/ChinaCSIS at heart of tensions between Ottawa and Beijing

RussiaTelegram channel close to military intelligence is hiring

Ukraine/EuropeNATO boosts cooperation with security teams

TaiwanCCP sees ex-police officer Hou Yu-ih as best shot at presidency

IraqLahur Talabani throws spanner in election plans

Seoul's nuclear goals spark intense talks between China and US

By raising the idea of a new nuclear autonomy strategy, South Korea has forced Washington and Beijing to quietly seek common ground over the issue.

Corporate intelligence firms gear up for exodus from China

After the difficulties experienced by Mintz, corporate intelligence firms in Beijing and Hong Kong are mulling moves to Singapore.

Military pushes pro-Chinese approach on eve of election

The Thai prime minister has renewed his trust in Sansern Kaewkamnerd, the general running the Public Relations Department. The latter has been promoting a Chinese-style control of information, while the military has been advocating for a strategic alliance with Beijing.

Beijing tries to reopen dialogue with Vatican as they compete for Ukraine mediation role

Beijing has refused to accept the Vatican as a mediator in the war in Ukraine but the two parties are nevertheless trying to normalise their relations. The Chinese Communist Party could, therefore, take a more flexible approach on certain issues important to the Holy See.

Spacety plans launch of more SAR satellites for Chinese intelligence

The principal Chinese supplier of synthetic aperture radar imagery, recently blacklisted in the US for its close links with Chinese intelligence, is poised to expand its capacities.

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Washington ups the pressure on Five Eyes allies to act on Chinese 'entryism'

US prosecutors in New York have arrested two men for running a "secret police station" in Manhattan. They are hoping that other countries will follow their example.

Russian and Chinese coast guards draw closer in North Pacific

Moscow and Beijing are coordinating their North Pacific border security efforts, and in doing so are stoking the flames of Russia and Japan's unresolved dispute over the four Kuril Islands.

Japan's system of military surveillance for Chinese students draws interest in the West

The pioneering strategy Japan has put in place to fight Chinese interference in the academic sphere is earning attention from an increasing number of foreign powers, including France, the United States and Australia. Intelligence Online investigates the secret system of military surveillance of Chinese students.

Top US general travels to Buenos Aires in bid to block China's JF-17 Thunder aircraft deal

A delegation from the Pentagon is expected to arrive in Buenos Aires on Monday in an effort to convince Argentinian authorities to hold off on several strategic defence agreements with Beijing.