The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) released a video in Chinese, reportedly targeting dissatisfied Chinese military officers, asking for information about Chinese leaders and armed forces. This initiative appears to be a recruitment effort by the CIA to undermine Chinese military cohesion. In response, the Chinese Foreign Ministry condemned the CIA's actions as hostile and asserted that such activities threaten China's national security and sovereignty.

During a press conference, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated that China would take 'all necessary measures' to combat the infiltration and sabotage from hostile forces against the nation. Lin's comments were a direct response to the CIA video and emphasized the importance of protecting China's sovereignty, security, and developmental interests. Although he did not specify what actions could be taken against the CIA's recruitment efforts, Lin’s statements reflect a strong defensive posture from China regarding intelligence activities.

The CIA's portrayal of a fictional Chinese officer, disillusioned with leadership and motivated to contact US intelligence, underscores ongoing tensions between China and the United States regarding military and espionage activities. This incident, therefore, not only highlights concerns about external influence on China's military but also illustrates the broader geopolitical rivalry as each side engages in intelligence and recruitment efforts to bolster their respective security interests.