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China's Counter-Surveillance / Secrecy Industry

China's state security apparatus is promoting awareness of surveillance threats like laser eavesdropping, fueling a domestic industry of counter-surveillance products such as laser shields and phone detectors.

Importance: 40%Confidence: 65%Mentions: 1Updated: October 13, 2026Page history (1 revision) →

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China's Ministry of State Security has publicized scenarios such as laser-based eavesdropping devices capturing classified meeting contents through windows, warning government departments and other entities about such threats six months prior. This reflects a booming domestic industry producing counter-surveillance products like laser shields and iPhone detectors (SCMP, October 12).