Pentagon prepares espionage program to wage economic war against China

The Pentagon is developing a covert espionage program aimed at countering economic competition from China and other rivals. This initiative will utilize American agents operating under false identities, posing as private sector professionals. The program is overseen by Tom Rakusan, a former CIA official with extensive experience in intelligence operations. It involves collaboration among various branches of the U.S. military and former CIA personnel. Currently in the planning stage, the program reflects the Trump administration's focus on economic warfare as a key element of national security strategy, emphasizing intelligence gathering on economic matters.