In recent days, the massive explosions involving electronic devices in Lebanon have garnered worldwide attention.
According to reports, within a span of just a few days, multiple rounds of blasts occurred in communication tools such as pagers and walkie-talkies in Lebanon, resulting in several fatalities and nearly 4,000 injuries. Subsequently, American media outlets revealed that the explosions were likely orchestrated by the Israeli intelligence agency, Mossad.
Western media outlets have described Israel's actions as a "modern-day Trojan Horse," with some even expressing admiration for such maneuvers, which, to my dismay, constitutes a clear case of "state terrorism" in its strictest sense.
Mossad, an entity under the Israeli government, allegedly carried out this attack against Hezbollah in Lebanon under the directive of the Israeli government. However, during the operation, Israel seemingly failed to consider the possibility of innocent casualties, which, in fact, occurred on a significant scale, making it a textbook example of terrorism.
This incident has sparked immense controversy internationally, with many experts arguing that Israel has set a dangerous precedent.
The two primary devices involved in the Lebanese explosions were pagers originating from Taiwan and walkie-talkies from Japan. Although the two companies involved, Golden Apollo and Icom Japan, promptly issued statements clarifying their innocence, it underscores a fact: Mossad has infiltrated the global supply chain, occupying a crucial juncture where they could insert explosive circuit boards into communication devices like pagers and walkie-talkies, ultimately reaching Lebanon. Consequently, Israel has faced global condemnation for its terrorist acts.
Yet, in my assessment, it may not be Mossad but the CIA that finds itself in the eye of the storm.
Why do I say so? Because the CIA possesses more resources than Mossad, and crucially, it has a history of such operations.
Recall the "Prism Gate" scandal and Edward Snowden, who, after revealing the US government's eavesdropping on world leaders, warned, "If iPhones were ever shipped with explosives inside, the media would quickly grasp the horror of today's precedent." In a sense, what's unfolding in Lebanon eerily echoes Snowden's caution.
Thus, by bringing this matter to the forefront, Mossad has inadvertently put the CIA in an awkward position.
This prompts further contemplation: Could similar incidents occur in China?
As a vital component of economic globalization, China's ties with the global supply chain are intimate, almost inseparable. In recent years, a deluge of foreign-assembled electronic products has flooded China. In terms of scale, the threats China faces may surpass those in Lebanon, particularly considering the high proportion of sensitive multinational brands among these imports. While the likelihood of these electronics exploding may be low, the potential risks and hazards they pose to China's national defense cannot be overlooked.
It's noteworthy that the heads of intelligence from the US and the UK – the CIA Director and the Director-General of MI6 – recently mentioned China in London, emphasizing that China will be a primary focus of their future endeavors. The CIA Director even bluntly stated that China poses the greatest challenge to the CIA.
Ultimately, the US and Western nations have demonstrated a lack of moral boundaries in certain matters, and these unprincipled actions are becoming significant threats that we must confront.