elite capture en · NOUN
Etymology
From elite + capture.
Meanings
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(uncountable, usually) 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.
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.
2025 April 4, Anna Lamche and Sean Coughlan, Secret papers reveal new details about Andrew's ties to Chinese 'spy', BBC News:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| elite captures | Number=Plur | lexicographic |