China’s Ministry of State Security (MSS) has warned that foreign intelligence agencies are intensifying efforts to illegally obtain genetic data and seed resources from the nation’s grain industry. The ministry described these actions as a growing threat to national food security.

Ministry Cites Escalating Espionage Risks

According to a statement released on the MSS’s official WeChat account, foreign agents have been increasingly targeting China’s agricultural sector in recent years. The ministry said they have sought to steal genetic information from key crops such as soybeans, corn, and rice. Officials warned that such thefts could undermine China’s ability to protect its grain supply and agricultural research.

Food security has long been viewed by Beijing as an essential element of n

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