Bethany Allen
Investigative journalist specializing in China-related issues with around a decade of reporting on Chinese intelligence, transnational repression, and influence operations.
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Mar 24, 2026 • 37min
The Spy Who Outplayed Nixon | The Rise of China’s Intelligence Machine | 4
Bethany Allen, an investigative reporter on China and intelligence, walks through Larry Chin’s Cold War mole story and the growth of China’s global spy apparatus. Short takes cover visa crackdowns, diaspora reach, United Front influence, tradecraft beyond hacking, and how 1989 reshaped priorities. The conversation traces historical pivots and modern espionage methods in brisk, revealing scenes.
