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Did Sorge ever work in China?

  • Yes

  • No

  • Only briefly

  • He travelled there, but didn't work there

Answer

Yes, Sorge was a Soviet spy who operated in China. He gathered vital intelligence, such as the Japanese government's plan to attack Pearl Harbor, and relayed it to Moscow. His intelligence played a crucial role in shaping Soviet foreign policy decisions and influencing the course of World War II. Despite the success of his espionage activities, Sorge was eventually captured by Japanese counterintelligence and later executed.
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