Do you know 5 spies lurking in military and political circles, holding high positions?
In the long history of China, there are many remarkable heroes, who have silently contributed to the construction of the country and the cause of diplomacy, interpreted patriotic feelings, and adhered to national interests. However, there are also some people who once held important power in the state, but due to selfish desires, dissatisfaction or other reasons, eventually betray the state and become enemies of the state, causing serious damage to the interests of the motherland. Today, we're going to ** some cases of betrayal in Chinese history to learn about these harrowing events.
1. Li Bin: The betrayal of a diplomat
Li Bin, who was born in Beijing in July 1956, is a typical example. He received a patriotic education from an early age and aspired to become an excellent diplomat. His diplomatic career began at Kim Il Sung University in North Korea, where he not only studied, but also developed a deep friendship with North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Il. After returning to China, Li Bin rose through the ranks and eventually became China's ambassador to South Korea.
However, a twist of fate occurred shortly after he became an ambassador. South Korean intelligence agencies discovered his wife's affection for the Korean star and used this to successfully woo Lee Bin. He began to provide South Korea with information on China's diplomatic negotiation bottom line, which led to China's disadvantage in many diplomatic negotiations. It wasn't until 2006 that Li Bin was arrested and sentenced to seven years in prison for espionage, an incident that caused a huge shock at home and abroad.
2. Xu Junping: The Fall of Officers
Similar to Li Bin, Xu Junping is also a once highly respected figure. As a high-ranking officer in the People's Liberation Army, he fell for his lust for beauty. By providing luxury cars and beautiful women, U.S. intelligence agencies succeeded in co-opting him into a spy and obtained a lot of military intelligence. When he lost his official position, the United States also withdrew its support for him, leaving Xu Junping in trouble in a foreign land.
3. Kang Rixin: the treachery of entrepreneurs
Another regrettable figure is Kang Rixin. He was the chairman of CNNC and pulled the company out of trouble. However, the convenience of his position led him to the path of **, and he ended up selling the state's confidential information in exchange for personal gain. Kang Rixin's behavior not only harmed the interests of the company, but also posed a serious threat to the company. Eventually, he was arrested and sentenced for ** crimes.
4. Liu Liankun, Minister of Ordnance: A high-ranking general who betrayed
The story of the ordnance minister, Liu Liankun, is equally shocking. As a high-ranking general in China, he was once in charge of ordnance ** and had extensive contacts and information resources. However, after being instigated by Taiwan's intelligence agencies, he began to provide military intelligence to the other side, including the secret plan for the 1996 Chinese military naval exercise in Taiwan. This act forced the Chinese side to suspend the missile test launch program.
In 1999, Liu Liankun was sentenced to death for treason, and in August of the same year, he was executed, an incident that became one of the most serious military espionage cases since the founding of the People's Republic of China.
5. Dongfeng-31 Leak Case - Guo Wanjun: Betrayal of Missile Technology Experts
The Dongfeng-31 leak case is also an espionage case that shocked the world. Guo Wanjun, a missile technology expert, and Wo Weihan, a biochemist and businessman, were the masterminds in the case. Not only is the amount of *** they leaked staggering, but the level of confidentiality involved is extremely high, which brings a huge threat to ***.
In 2005, the two were convicted of leaking *** crimes**, and three years later, they were shot in accordance with the law, ending their criminal lives.