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Hubei State Security Department
Regional branch of China's Ministry of State Security / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Hubei State Security Department (HSSD; Chinese: 湖北省国家安全厅) is the regional branch of the Chinese Ministry of State Security (MSS) responsible for national security and secret policing in Hubei province of central China. Founded in 1993, it is headquartered in the provincial capital of Wuhan, with subordinate offices in cities and towns across the province.
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湖北省国家安全厅 | |
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![]() HSSD headquarters in Wuhan | |
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Formed | 29 November 1993 (1993-11-29) |
Jurisdiction | Hubei province |
Headquarters | No.180 Xiongchu Boulevard, Wuchang, Wuhan, Hubei 30.51755°N 114.33385°E / 30.51755; 114.33385 |
Employees | Classified |
Annual budget | Classified |
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Parent ministry | Ministry of State Security |
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The department is best known for operating the advanced persistent threat 31 (APT 31).