China hands death sentence to state secrets leaker
Briefly

Zhang, a former state agency employee, was sentenced to death for leaking classified information to foreign intelligence agencies, seriously endangering China's national security.
Recruited post-employment, Zhang was lured overseas and pressured into signing a cooperation agreement, which highlights the vulnerabilities of individuals with access to state secrets.
This case reflects China's heightened focus on national security under President Xi Jinping, with increased measures against foreign espionage and broader definitions of classified information.
The intensification of national security concerns and allegations of foreign spying has marked a significant shift in China's legal and political landscape.
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