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China’s top spy agency honours veteran communists on ‘hidden front lines’
- Ministry names some of the agents who served the Communist Party in the shadows over the decades
- Tributes part of events to mark party’s centenary
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China’s top spy agency has honoured some of its veteran intelligence officers for their contributions to the Communist Party cause on “hidden front lines”, in some cases dating back to the war against Japan.
In a rare public statement, the Ministry of State Security said it awarded medals on Thursday to party members who had served for over 50 years.
“They have done great things that shocked heaven and earth but lived nameless lives,” the ministry said.
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The ceremony is part of China’s events to mark the party’s centenary, which will be officially celebrated on Thursday.
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Among those honoured was Li Guangze, who joined the party 82 years ago; Li Yucai, a party member for 76 years; and Wang Risheng, who signed up 75 years ago.
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It is the first time China has named these veteran intelligence officers.
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