NYT
Chinese Threat Requires a Broader Spying Mission, C.I.A. Deputy Director Says
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Michael Ellis, deputy director of the CIA, stated at a conference that Chinese companies represent legitimate intelligence targets due to economic competition between China and the United States. Ellis did not elaborate on specific companies or operations. The remarks were made at an unspecified conference.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/08/us/politics/cia-deputy-director-china.html
