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flag China and Russia use fake relationships to spy on Silicon Valley, risking U.S. tech secrets.

flag Chinese and Russian intelligence agencies are reportedly using sophisticated "honeytrap" tactics—posing as romantic partners, investors, or researchers—to infiltrate Silicon Valley, according to U.S. intelligence and a Times of London investigation. flag These operations, described as a form of psychological warfare, involve long-term relationships, sometimes marriages, to gain access to sensitive technology and trade secrets. flag While specific cases, including a Tesla employee’s conviction, highlight real risks, official confirmation of a coordinated "sex warfare" campaign remains limited. flag Experts warn of growing threats to U.S. innovation ecosystems, with annual economic espionage losses estimated at up to $600 billion, primarily linked to China.

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