California woman arrested and accused of spying on Taiwan president’s son for China
Wanying Zhang was arrested by the FBI at Los Angeles International Airport for allegedly spying on the son of Taiwan's president on behalf of Chinese officials. The US Justice Department charged her with acting as an unregistered foreign agent after she reportedly gathered surveillance data.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing concerns regarding transnational repression and foreign espionage activities within the United States.
A California woman, Wanying Zhang, is arrested by the FBI at Los Angeles International airport after US authorities accused her of spying on a son of Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te at the behest of Chinese officials. A California woman, Wanying Zhang, is arrested by the FBI at Los Angeles International airport after US authorities accused her of spying on a son of Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te at the behest of Chinese officials. China California woman arrested and accused of spying on Taiwan president’s son for China The FBI arrested Wanying Zhang, also known as Heather, at Los Angeles International Airport before she left for China, the agency said
Prefer the Guardian on Google US authorities arrested a California woman on Sunday, accusing her of spying on the son of Taiwan’s president at the behest of Chinese officials, the FBI said.
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