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When Americans think about Chinese espionage, they often picture spy balloons, cyber attacks,

or stolen military secrets.

But some of the most concerning cases are happening much closer to home.

Local officials accused of acting on Beijing's behalf, covert police stations allegedly

operating on U.S. soil, dissidents being being monitored and investigations involving everything from fentanyl to biological

materials.

Investigative author Peter Schweitzer says these are not isolated incidents.

Instead, they're part of a much broader strategy when aimed at weakening America without firing a shot.

He joins us to explain how China's operations inside the U.S. actually work,

and why the threat may look less like a spy novel and more like everyday American life.

I'm Daily Wire Executive Editor John Bickley with Georgia Howe. This is a weekend edition of Morning Wire.

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