A high-octane chase through Shenzhen's glass-walled skyscrapers, with a drone bringing down a fleeing spy, has captivated millions across China and abroad. These dramatic scenes are not real, however, but from 'Scare Out', a recently released Chinese movie. It is the first motion picture endorsed by China's secretive Ministry of State Security (MSS).
While a film about a mole inside an intelligence agency is common elsewhere, it represents a significant departure for China. Authorities, particularly those linked to security, typically maintain strict control over public narratives.
