Did Iran’s Strike Trigger Xi Jinping’s Spy Hunt?

Mar 06, 2026 - 11:01

Did Iran’s leadership strike trigger a new wave of fear inside Beijing? As tensions rise, a troubling question may be circulating around Zhongnanhai: who can Xi Jinping still trust?
Recent events in the Middle East—and a bold CIA recruitment campaign targeting Chinese officials—have intensified concerns about spies, insiders, and defections within the Communist Party. At the same time, unusual moves inside China’s leadership circle are drawing attention. Reports suggest increased scrutiny around key figures, including ideological strategist Wang Huning, Public Security Minister Wang Xiaohong, and State Security Minister Chen Yixin.
In this program, we explore how global shocks and internal suspicion may be fueling a growing spy hunt inside the CCP’s highest ranks.