Honestly I'd be more surprised if China didn't have programs like these in development.
Agreed. The amazing part of this story is that, reportedly, Wray at FBI and whoever the CIA Director this week weren't dialed in. Kinda gives you a perspective of the distrust within the IC toward each other.
Would be interesting in hearing Ric Grenell's take on this story. As Acting DNI, he would have known about potential defectors even though he's been out of the loop for over a year now.