The Chinese Fifth Column, which has steadily infiltrated U.S. business, academia, media, tech and government for 45 years, actively supports influence and espionage operations on behalf of China and is poised to conduct sabotage in the case of conflict between the U.S. and China. https://t.co/BzK4aTDZ8U
— Dr. Lawrence Sellin (@LawrenceSellin) July 11, 2025
The Chinese fifth column refers to groups or individuals within a country, particularly in Taiwan and Hong Kong, who secretly support the Chinese government and its interests, often engaging in activities like espionage or political influence to undermine local governance. This term highlights concerns about internal subversion and the manipulation of local populations by external forces.
