China’s Spy Comic Teaches Citizens How To Catch Foreign Agents

China’s spy agency has turned to comics to teach its citizens about catching spies, as the ministry offers rewards for reporting espionage activities. Ministry of State Security (MSS) released the third installment of its serialized comic series on China’s do-everything app WeChat this Sunday, casting light on the shadowy world of espionage and counter-espionage through the lens of a special investigation division team member going undercover. Chinese leader Xi Jinping has taken a comprehensive view of national security, which includes giving greater authority to spy agencies. The comic series, based on real counter-espionage cases, aims to raise public awareness about…