Bernard Boursicot is a French man known for his involvement in a high-profile espionage case during the 1980s. He became widely recognized after he fell in love with a Chinese woman named Shi Pei Pu, who he believed was a spy. Their relationship led to Boursicot being accused of passing sensitive information to the Chinese government. The case gained significant media attention, particularly due to the dramatic nature of the relationship and the subsequent legal proceedings. Boursicot was ultimately convicted of espionage, and the case raised questions about deception, trust, and the complexities of international relations during the Cold War era.