What does "c.i.a." mean?

Alternative form of CIA; Central Intelligence Agency.

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Q: What is a synonym for "c.i.a."?

Common synonyms include: central intelligence agency, central intelligence agency, fbi, firm, kcia, sec.

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Alternative form of CIA; Central Intelligence Agency. alt-of, alternative
"“There’s been a lot about the premier-as-savior talk — that these officials could stay around and push back against Xi, but obviously that’s not going to happen,” said Christopher K. Johnson, the president of the China Strategies Group and a former C.I.A. analyst of Chinese politics. “Proximity to Xi is all that really matters now.”"

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"“There’s been a lot about the premier-as-savior talk — that these officials could stay around and push back against Xi, but obviously that’s not going to happen,” said Christopher K. Johnson, the president of the China Strategies Group and a former C.I.A. analyst of Chinese politics. “Proximity to Xi is all that really matters now.”"

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