The Ministry of State Security[a] (MSS) is the principal civilian intelligence and security service of the People's Republic of China, responsible for foreign intelligence, counterintelligence, and defense of the political security and honor of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

The Beijing State Security Bureau (Chinese: 北京市国家安全局; pinyin: běijīng shì guójiā ānquán jú; BSSB) is a municipal bureau of the Chinese Ministry of State Security tasked with national security, intelligence and secret policing in the country's capital.

Jul 10, 2017 · China’s sprawling Ministry of State Security (MSS) presents difficult challenge for foreign counterintelligence and security services.

Mission Statement: The security of the country through effective measures against enemy agents, spies, and counter-revolutionary activities designed to sabotage, destabilize or overthrow China's socialist system.

Sep 24, 2024 · The Ministry of State Security is China’s main civilian intelligence agency, answerable to both China’s State Council – the chief administrative authority of the Chinese government – and the CCP Politburo Standing Committee.

2 days ago · A Chinese flag hangs near a security camera outside of a shop in Beijing on Oct. 8, 2019. China has long been seen by the U.S. as a prolific source of anti-American propaganda but less aggressive ...

The Ministry of State Security (MSS) is the Chinese Government's intelligence arm, responsible for foreign intelligence and counterintelligence operations.

Jan 31, 2024 · Beijing ramped up its anti-espionage efforts last year, and the ministry has called for tip-offs from the public about suspected foreign spy activity. Ministry of State Security details...

The minister of state security is a Chinese government position within the constituent departments of the State Council which functions as the head of the Ministry of State Security. The position reports directly to the head of the Central Political and Legal Affairs Commission (CPLC) of the Chinese Communist Party .

The main headquarters of the Ministry of State Security remains at Xiyuan, situated next to the Summer Palace. Route 332 of the Beijing public bus service, which runs between the Beijing Zoo and the Summer Palace, has a stop at Xiyuan.