‘Spy turtles’ and ‘spy fish’ being used to monitor Chinese waters, Beijing claims
China's Ministry of State Security claims that foreign intelligence agencies are using marine animals like turtles and fish equipped with sensors to conduct underwater espionage. Beijing warns that these methods are collecting sensitive environmental data that threatens national security.
Why it matters
This highlights the escalating 'invisible war' of surveillance and the increasing use of biomimicry and animal-based technology in global intelligence gathering.
Sea turtle hatchlings in Indonesia. China regularly makes claims of espionage efforts in nearby waters, including the South China Sea, the East China Sea and the Taiwan Strait. Photograph: Aman Rochman/NurPhoto/Shutterstock View image in fullscreen Sea turtle hatchlings in Indonesia. China regularly makes claims of espionage efforts in nearby waters, including the South China Sea, the East China Sea and the Taiwan Strait. Photograph: Aman Rochman/NurPhoto/Shutterstock China ‘Spy turtles’ and ‘spy fish’ being used to monitor Chinese waters, Beijing claims Ministry says on WeChat that animals fitted with sensors by foreign agencies are ‘collecting sensitive marine data’
The article reports on China's claims while providing necessary context about similar historical allegations, maintaining a balanced perspective.
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