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Book Synopsis: A riveting true story of industrial espionage in which a Chinese-born scientist is pursued by the U.S. government for trying to steal trade secrets, by a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in nonfiction. In September 2011, sheriff's deputies in Iowa encountered three ethnic Chinese men near a field where a farmer was growing corn seed under contract with Monsanto. What began as a simple trespassing inquiry mushroomed into a two-year FBI operation in which investigators bugged the men's rental cars, used a warrant intended for foreign terrorists and spies, and flew surveillance planes over corn country—all in the name of protecting trade secrets of corporate giants Monsanto and DuPont Pioneer. In The Scientist and the Spy, Hvistendahl gives a gripping account of this unusually far-reaching investigation, which pitted a veteran FBI special agent against Florida resident Robert Mo, who after his academic career foundered took a questionable job with the Chinese agricultural company DBN—and became a pawn in a global rivalry. Industrial espionage by Chinese companies lies beneath the United States' recent trade war with China, and it is one of the top counterintelligence targets of the FBI. But a decade of efforts to stem the problem have been largely ineffective. Through previously unreleased FBI files and her reporting from across the United States and China, Hvistendahl describes a long history of shoddy counterintelligence on China, much of it tinged with racism, and questions the role that corporate influence plays in trade secrets theft cases brought by the U.S. government. The Scientist and the Spy is both an important exploration of the issues at stake and a compelling, involving read.
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Discover the gripping true story that delves deep into the world of industrial espionage and the global rivalry between China and the United States. "The Scientist and the Spy: A True Story of China, the FBI, and Industrial Espionage" is a riveting nonfiction tale that has been lauded as a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. Follow the journey of a Chinese-born scientist who becomes the target of the U.S. government for his attempts to steal trade secrets.
Unravel the intricate web of deception and intrigue that began with a seemingly simple trespassing inquiry in Iowa but quickly escalated into a two-year FBI operation. With bugged rental cars, surveillance planes flying overhead, and a warrant typically reserved for foreign terrorists and spies, this investigation reveals the lengths to which the government goes to protect the trade secrets of corporate giants like Monsanto and DuPont Pioneer.
Author Hvistendahl delivers an eye-opening narrative, shedding light on the challenges faced by the FBI in combating industrial espionage by Chinese companies. Despite a decade of efforts, the problem persists, with largely ineffective results. Through a combination of unreleased FBI files and extensive reporting both in the United States and China, Hvistendahl exposes the history of flawed counterintelligence against China, often influenced by racism. She also raises thought-provoking questions about the impact of corporate influence in trade secrets theft cases pursued by the U.S. government.
Experience the intersection of true crime and national security as you dive into "The Scientist and the Spy." This compelling page-turner will both educate and entertain, providing a deeper understanding of the forces at play in the trade war between the United States and China. Don't miss out on this captivating exploration - order your copy today and embark on a thrilling journey through the world of industrial espionage.
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