CIA's Bold Mandarin Video Strategy Targets Chinese Dissent for Intelligence Gains

In a bold move straight out of a spy thriller, CIA Director John Ratcliffe has unveiled a unique strategy to gather intelligence from within China, America's foremost adversary. The agency has released two Mandarin-language videos, beckoning Chinese nationals to connect via the dark web. The goal? To tap into the undercurrents of dissatisfaction among the Chinese populace and glean critical insights into the operations of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

Ratcliffe, speaking on 'My View with Lara Trump,' explained that many in China are frustrated with the current state of affairs. 'These individuals can become invaluable sources of intelligence for us,' he noted, highlighting the potential of this unconventional outreach. This initiative is part of a broader effort to counter both foreign and domestic threats while strengthening the U.S. position in high-stakes negotiations, including President Donald Trump's dealings with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Beyond this daring campaign, Ratcliffe is also on a mission to steer the CIA back to its roots. He’s determined to strip away the layers of politicization that have tarnished the agency’s reputation, citing past missteps like the Steele dossier and the dismissal of the Hunter Biden laptop as 'Russian disinformation.' 'We’re supposed to be apolitical,' he emphasized, underscoring his commitment to restoring the CIA’s focus on pure intelligence-gathering under Trump’s directive.

This dual approach—innovative intelligence collection and internal reform—signals a reinvigorated CIA, ready to tackle global challenges with renewed clarity and purpose.