The Ministry for State Security (MSS) is a key intelligence and security agency in the People's Republic of China. It is responsible for safeguarding national security, conducting intelligence operations, and countering espionage. The MSS plays a crucial role in monitoring domestic and foreign threats to the state. Established in 1983, the MSS operates under the authority of the State Council and the Chinese Communist Party. Its functions include political security, economic security, and cyber security. The agency is often involved in surveillance and the enforcement of laws related to state security, reflecting the government's focus on maintaining social stability.