Overview
- The two-minute clip was published on the CIA’s official X account with Chinese subtitles and a caption saying it provides a full set of steps for secure contact.
- The agency says it wants the “truth about China” and seeks information from people with knowledge of government, military, or economic matters.
- Guidance in the video urges viewers to avoid personal devices, use public Wi‑Fi and VPNs, create new anonymous email accounts, mask IP and location, and delete traces after contacting the CIA.
- The instructions tell potential sources to consider going abroad before reaching out and to provide a temporary location and contact information when they do.
- The post continues a campaign launched in 2025 and drew mixed online reactions, reflecting the broader U.S.–China information contest and Chinese warnings about foreign recruitment.