Inside China’s Espionage Enterprise: Risks, Reach, and Responses with Nick Eftimiades

In this episode of Deterrence Down Under, Carl and Christina are joined by renowned counterintelligence expert Nick Eftimiades for a deep dive into the evolving landscape of Chinese espionage. Drawing on decades of research and firsthand experience, the conversation unpacks how China’s intelligence system operates as a whole‑of‑society enterprise—one that incentivizes espionage behavior across state, economic, and social domains.
The discussion explores the organizational structure of Chinese intelligence, the expanding use of technology and social media, and the growing threat of economic…