Foreign forces promoting ‘lying flat’ to undermine China’s economy: top anti-spy agency
South China Morning Post • • general
Key Points:
- The Ministry of State Security warned that anti-China forces are spreading negative narratives to amplify social anxiety and discourage hard work among Chinese youth.
- The ministry accused foreign organizations of funding anti-China media and think tanks to portray hardworking individuals in China as exploited.
- Influencers supported by these organizations have been promoting ideas such as "lying flat is justice" and equating opposition to overwork with fighting exploitation.
- The ministry noted that the home countries of these foreign organizations are simultaneously introducing policies to boost their economies and attract global talent, though no specific countries were named.
