Chinese Intellectual Property Theft on United States Innovation in the Aerospace, Energy, and Pharmaceutical Economic Sectors through Human Intelligence and Cyber Intelligence Collection

Author

• Preston Martz, Coastal Carolina UniversityFollow

Date of Award

Fall 12-12-2025

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Department

Intelligence and National Security Studies

College

College of Humanities and Fine Arts

First Advisor

Joseph Fitsanakis

Abstract/Description

In cases of Chinese intellectual property theft on aerospace, energy, and pharmaceutical sectors in the United States, does Chinese intelligence collection favor HUMINT or CYBINT for collection? Sub questions also arise, including: to what extent does the amount of information collected vary by collection through HUMINT vs. CYBINT? Furthermore, does the sector where IP theft is used change the method of collection used? Finally, to what extend do case factors and outcomes affect the collection method used?

Recommended Citation

Martz, Preston, "Chinese Intellectual Property Theft on United States Innovation in the Aerospace, Energy, and Pharmaceutical Economic Sectors through Human Intelligence and Cyber Intelligence Collection" (2025). Honors Theses. 517.
https://digitalcommons.coastal.edu/honors-theses/517