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China displays an acute interest in Western technological innovations, and as such, it engages in various forms of collaboration while simultaneously gathering intelligence on critical fields like artificial intelligence and biotechnology. The assessment warns of a potential uptick in spy activities targeting Lithuanians in their travels abroad, particularly in Southeast Asia.

The Islamist Terrorism Landscape

The threat of Islamist terrorism in Europe is another concern flagged by the VSD. Although the risk of radicalization within Lithuania is deemed low, the propagation of extremist ideologies through online platforms poses a continuous risk. The VSD cautions against potential individual radicalization, particularly in light of ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.