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China spy agency flags risks of mapping-data leaks

By MLex Staff ( January 13, 2026, 07:54 GMT | Insight) -- China’s national intelligence and counterespionage authority warned of covert leaks of geospatial mapping data, highlighting the importance of protecting such information for economic development and national defense. In a recent article published on its official WeChat account, the Ministry of State Security said hostile foreign forces frequently target mapping information, using a range of tactics to collect and steal sensitive foundational data in ways that threaten national security.China’s national intelligence and counterespionage authority warned of covert leaks of geospatial mapping data, highlighting the importance of protecting such information for economic development and national defense....

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