elite capture

English

Etymology

From elite +‎ capture.

Noun

elite capture (usually uncountable, plural elite captures)

  1. The careful and patient cultivation, by Chinese agents, of goodwill among high-ranking individuals in foreign countries to promote the aims of the Chinese Communist Party.
    • 2025 April 4, Anna Lamche and Sean Coughlan, Secret papers reveal new details about Andrew's ties to Chinese 'spy'‎[1], BBC News:
      These agents aim to subtly and slowly make key figures amenable to the aims of the CCP in a long-term operation often referred to as elite capture.
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