Spy Way of Life | France
Beijing soft power takes centre stage at French Senate restaurant

The Palais du Luxembourg, in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, where the Senate restaurant is located.
The Palais du Luxembourg, in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, where the Senate restaurant is located. © Riccardo Milani/Hans Lucas/Reuters
Across the globe, spies gather in inconspicuous dens to meet contacts and hold discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online visits the Senate restaurant in Paris, where a Chinese delegation got its foot in the door for a soft power operation. [...]
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