Military history enthusiast Zhang discovers confidential military documents in purchased papers and alerts security units.

Chinese state media reported that a military history enthusiast discovered confidential military documents in a pile of old papers purchased for under $1. The collector notified security units after recognizing the sensitive nature of the documents, though the specific contents and whether any arrests were made were not disclosed. The purchaser, a retiree named Zhang, is an avid fan of military history and quickly realized the items contained classified information. China's state security bodies and legal system often make it difficult to determine what constitutes a state secret.

June 13, 2024
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