Chinese history enthusiast stumbles upon classified military documents in bargain purchase

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A Chinese history buff made a surprising discovery in a stack of old papers purchased for less than $1.
The purchase turned out to contain classified military secrets, raising concerns and intrigue.
This incident showcases the potential risks of unknowingly coming into possession of sensitive information.

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A military history buff in China found confidential military documents in four discarded books purchased for less than $1 at a recycling station. The Ministry of State Security praised the man, identified as Zhang, for reporting the incident. The post highlighted the importance of national security amid rising tensions with the U.S. The documents were sold by military employees as paper waste, prompting an investigation and tightening of security measures. Chinese and foreign consultancies are under scrutiny for possessing sensitive information.

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