C.I.A. Video Appeals to Potential Spies in China’s Military

The C.I.A. issued a new video on Thursday aimed at recruiting spies within China’s military. The video highlights allegations of corruption in the People’s Liberation Army that have contributed to the ouster of numerous generals and senior leaders on the Central Military Committee, the Communist Party body that controls China’s armed forces. Last month, President Xi Jinping of China removed the country’s top military officer and another senior general. Chinese officials announcing an investigation into their conduct spoke of unspecified “grave violations of discipline and the law.” Current and former U.S. officials have debated what Mr. Xi’s motives might be…