# In a September speech, CIA Deputy Director Michael Ellis said the United States is broadening its espionage against…
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In a September speech, CIA Deputy Director Michael Ellis said the United States is broadening its espionage against China, targeting Chinese companies in artificial intelligence, biotechnology and advanced semiconductors.

## Voices

*Counted, never weighed.*

- [Michael Ellis](https://truthscore.com/entity/848ccc87) — independent

## Sources

- [Pentagon looks to build a deep-cover spy program to confront China](https://truthscore.com/source/130631b9)

## Contradicted by

- [Michael Ellis is a lawyer and former Trump White House official rather than a career intelligence officer.](https://truthscore.com/claim/27d6eae9)