Spy-vs-spy war heats up between US & China

China's spy balloon incident in the US revealed a new level of aggressiveness in Beijing's espionage efforts, highlighting the ongoing spy-versus-spy contest between the US and China. The main focus for both sides is to understand the intentions and capabilities of their rival nation's leaders. The US sees its lead in AI as a counterbalance to China's numerical strength, while Chinese agencies aim to gather intelligence through personal contacts and social media platforms.