Canadian, US Intel Agencies Warn Tech Startups of Exploitation by China

Canadian and U.S. intelligence partners have issued a warning to Western technology startups of potential exploitation in pitch competitions organized by Chinese regime entities.

The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) and its U.S. intelligence partners issued a bulletin on Sept. 4 to advise technology startups that while international pitch competitions can provide exposure and funding opportunities, they can also lead to “exploitation by foreign entities looking to acquire Western innovation and skills for economic and military advantage.”