A Chinese military buff inadvertently bought 4 books of military secrets for under $1

By KEN MORITSUGU
Associated Press

BEIJING (AP) — A military history buff in China appears to have made an alarming discovery after picking up four books for less than $1 at a neighborhood recycling station. They were confidential military documents. The country’s Ministry of State Security told the story in a social media post and praised the retired man for calling a hotline to report the incident. The post was the latest in a series by the powerful state security agency. The campaign seems designed to raise awareness at a time when confrontation with the U.S. is rising and both countries are worried about the possible theft or transfer of confidential and secret information.