‘Threat to national security’: America accused two Chinese citizens with spying; Slams Beijing to try ‘military military’
The United States on Wednesday spied for Beijing and accused two Chinese citizens. The allegations include taking photographs of a naval base, arranging a secret cash drop, and trying to recruit American military personnel, believing that they could be persuaded to assist Chinese intelligence.“This matter underlines the continuous and aggressive effort of the Chinese government to infiltrate our army and reduce our national security from within,” a statement to Attorney General Palm Bandy.Bondi said, “The Department of Justice will not stand by embedding the spies of hostile nations in our country – we will highlight foreign operatives, keep our agents in mind, and protect American people from secret threats to our national security.”
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Chinese Embassy spokesperson Liu Pangu said that he was unaware of the details of the case, but considered the claims against China baseless, saying that there were “no facts or evidence” to support him. He also accused the US of continuously operating against China.
What are the allegations against both?
Officials have accused two people, a 38 -year -old Chinese citizen who came to America on a visa in 2015 and later received a permanent residence, and 39 -year -old Leran “Ryan”, who lives in China, but earlier this year visited Texas to oversee secret operations for China’s State Security Ministry (MSS).Prosecutors say Lai started cultivating the chain as an intelligence property by mid -2012. Together, he allegedly coordinated the transfer of at least $ 10,000 cash through a secret dead-drop, operating a naval recruitment station in California and a naval base in Washington State, including taking photographs and transmitting for Chinese intelligence, and demanded to identify American Navy personnel to identify and recruit for China. Chen is accused of collecting personal details about the recruitments of the Navy, especially with relations with China, and sharing that information with the Chinese handlers to assess potential detective possibilities. Both were arrested for allegedly working on behalf of Beijing without registering as foreign agents with the US Justice Department as required by law.
