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China
Xi Jinping's anti-corruption drive targets United Front and Chinese diaspora

The Chinese Communist Party is extending its crackdown beyond its borders. Having disciplined domestic elites, Xi Jinping is now targeting the United Front Work Department and diaspora networks, discreet cornerstones of Beijing's parallel diplomacy.

Thailand
Siam Aero Repair, exporter of aviation parts to Russia, Myanmar and Iran

Russian aviation networks in Bangkok (1/2) - The Thai firm, incorporated into another company at the start of the year and embroiled in legal problems, has made new connections to continue exporting to countries under sanctions.

The Intelligence Gazette
Spy training for French military, Tracfin changes, ODNI cyber centre, promotions in China

Appointments, reforms and the issues at stake: every Monday, Intelligence Online serves up snippets big and small from the global intelligence community.

FranceDefence minister eyes spy officers

FranceTracfin's deputy intelligence officer changes job

USWith future uncertain, exodus at the ODNI's cyber centre

ChinaPrivate companies' promotion ceremonies increase CCP loyalty

Lithuania, Vietnam
From Vietnam to Turkey, business is good for a Lithuanian miniature surveillance specialist

With the export of miniaturised surveillance solutions for intelligence services in demand, Lithuanian firm Commesh UAB has become highly sought after for its expertise.

Israel, Vietnam
Elbit Systems makes Swiss detour to export to Vietnam

Hanoi is discreetly using Israeli military telecommunications systems. To obtain them, it uses an Israeli-Swiss commercial network, which in turn is linked to another company in the secure communications sector.

India
RT India pursues information offensive against France 24

As it expands its activities in India, the Russian propaganda channel has recently stepped up attacks on French international television broadcaster France 24.

The Intelligence Gazette
DGSI, Unrest at CIA, Taiwan and the CCP, OSINT at Quai d'Orsay

Appointments, reforms and the issues at stake: every Monday, Intelligence Online serves up snippets big and small from the global intelligence community.

FranceDGSI hiring diplomatic adviser

United StatesUnrest at the CIA's OSINT office

ChinaCCP's plan to integrate Kinmen and Matsu islands moves forward

FranceQuai d'Orsay beefs up OSINT capacity

Taiwan, Vietnam
Vietnam turns to Taiwanese partner for electronic warfare

The Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security has a privileged partner in Taiwan for the import of tools for security purposes. Recent deliveries have come from Germany, but the company also has ties to Israel.