China Alleges Foreign Agencies Use 'Spy Turtles' for Underwater Surveillance

China has issued a startling accusation: foreign intelligence agencies are allegedly employing "spy turtles" and other marine life to conduct surveillance within Chinese waters. The Ministry of State Security detailed these claims on the Chinese platform WeChat, as reported by The Guardian.

According to the ministry, these equipped sea creatures are fitted with sensors designed to gather sensitive data about the marine environment. This information is then reportedly transmitted via satellite, raising concerns about underwater espionage and data collection.

Beijing has characterized these alleged "spy animals" as posing a "serious threat to our national security." This assertion comes amid a long-standing pattern of mutual accusations of espionage between China and various Western governments, adding another layer to the ongoing tensions.

The report does not specify which foreign agencies are allegedly involved or provide concrete evidence beyond the ministry's statement. However, the claim highlights the heightened security concerns and the sophisticated, albeit unusual, methods that nations suspect their adversaries might employ in intelligence gathering.

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