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Chinese spying a 'substantial' concern: FBI chief
breitbart.com ^ | Jul 26 05:02 PM | AFP

Posted on 07/26/2007 7:53:44 PM PDT by DaveTesla

China's espionage operations are of "substantial concern," and the United States is taking new steps to address the threat, FBI Director Robert Mueller said Thursday. Mueller was asked about Beijing's spying programs in the United States during a hearing of the House of Representatives Judiciary Committee, but said he could give few details in an unclassified setting.

"I can say that it is a substantial concern," Mueller said.

"China is stealing our secrets in an effort to leap ahead in terms of its military technology but also the economic capability of China.

(Excerpt) Read more at breitbart.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Foreign Affairs; Front Page News; News/Current Events
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We will be in a proxy war with China soon. One that we financed.
1 posted on 07/26/2007 7:53:49 PM PDT by DaveTesla
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If Clinton is elected, there will be no secrets from China. She doesn’t want them spilling the beans about Chinagate.


2 posted on 07/26/2007 8:00:36 PM PDT by Brilliant
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Yes! Chinese spying is a substantial concern but we keep allowing them to come here by the thousands every day.I’m sure the government has NO idea who they are even allowing in to the United States.


3 posted on 07/26/2007 8:02:21 PM PDT by puppypusher (The world is going to the dogs.)
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4 posted on 07/26/2007 8:10:55 PM PDT by rlmorel (Liberals: If the Truth would help them, they would use it.)
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This comment removed in advance by “jedward” “-———er ——— -— -———— -$$. ——— -—— — ————er!!”


5 posted on 07/26/2007 8:22:47 PM PDT by jedward (Mission '08 - Take back the House & Senate. No Negotiations...No Prisoners.)
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To: Czar; Borax Queen; B4Ranch; WorkerbeeCitizen; 1COUNTER-MORTER-68; jedward; Grizzled Bear
Mueller was asked about Beijing's spying programs in the United States during a hearing of the House of Representatives Judiciary Committee, but said he could give few details in an unclassified setting. "I can say that it is a substantial concern," Mueller said.

The Chinese will be coming up through and into the middle of our country, first docking at the Mexican ports, then up through the NASCO Corridor....pretty soon.

6 posted on 07/26/2007 8:26:44 PM PDT by nicmarlo
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“China is stealing our secrets in an effort to leap ahead in terms of its military technology but also the economic capability of China.

As opposed to getting them as a “Thank You” gift for political donations as happened with the previous administration.

7 posted on 07/26/2007 8:29:40 PM PDT by Grizzled Bear ("Does not play well with others.")
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I believe the Chinese will discontinue their spying efforts if we agree to allow them to build our nuclear subs and weapons for us. </s>


8 posted on 07/26/2007 8:35:44 PM PDT by Chief_Joe (From where the sun now sits, I will fight on -FOREVER!!!)
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We have nothing to gain with China, and everything...literally everything to lose. This story was actually floated a while back, but it’s always relevant.


9 posted on 07/26/2007 8:46:09 PM PDT by jedward (Mission '08 - Take back the House & Senate. No Negotiations...No Prisoners.)
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We already are in a proxy war with China, where Chinese weapons are killing our troops. China has surrounded itself with proxies. Say what you will, but China’s strategic plans are very smart.


10 posted on 07/26/2007 8:49:12 PM PDT by tlj18 (There's soldiers - and then there are soldiers. Many may be the former - but don't let it be you!!!)
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To: DaveTesla

Uh, were already in a proxy war with China.


11 posted on 07/26/2007 8:50:48 PM PDT by Lancer_N3502A
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Looks like a good time to plug my website and film. Chinagate: the Movie
A Strategic Partnership

12 posted on 07/26/2007 8:55:15 PM PDT by WannabeTurk (chinagatethemovie.com)
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China didn’t steal them .. They bought them from Clinton


13 posted on 07/26/2007 8:58:23 PM PDT by Mo1 ( http://www.gohunter08.com)
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09:18, July 25, 2007
People's Daily Online

Guided missile destroyer Guangzhou. Two Chinese naval vessels left Hainan on Tuesday for an 87-day tour that will take them to Russia, Britain, Spain and France.


14 posted on 07/26/2007 9:04:08 PM PDT by fight_truth_decay
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They are already here and have been for decades.


15 posted on 07/26/2007 9:05:03 PM PDT by B4Ranch ( "Freedom is not free, but don't worry the U.S. Marine Corps will pay most of your share.")
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To: DaveTesla

Well, duh.


16 posted on 07/26/2007 9:29:03 PM PDT by Mad_Tom_Rackham (Elections have consequences.)
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To: B4Ranch

An army of them haven’t been, though.....yet.


17 posted on 07/27/2007 5:32:12 AM PDT by nicmarlo
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We have nothing to gain with China, and everything...literally everything to lose.

And we've been losing....our shirts!

18 posted on 07/27/2007 6:12:59 AM PDT by nicmarlo
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To: DaveTesla

The Chi-Coms are spying? What for, Klintoon gave them everything they needed.


19 posted on 07/27/2007 6:20:12 AM PDT by Condor51 (Rudy makes John Kerry look like a Right Wing 'Gun Nut' Extremist)
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They’re obviously not done with us yet.


20 posted on 07/27/2007 6:28:55 AM PDT by nicmarlo
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