Recent Quotes View Full List My Watchlist Create Watchlist Indicators DJI Nasdaq Composite SPX Gold Crude Oil Hydroworld Market Index Markets Stocks ETFs Tools Overview News Currencies International Treasuries China detains military industrial worker accused of espionage for CIA By: FOXNews.com August 11, 2023 at 09:25 AM EDT A Chinese citizen working on industrial projects for the nation's military was arrested Friday under accusation of spying for the U.S. intelligence community. The Chinese Communist Party has arrested and detained a worker on a military-industrial project suspected of espionage.The communist government announced Friday that national security officials suspect the Chinese worker of spying for the CIA.HONG KONG ARRESTS 10 FOR THEIR ALLEGED INVOLVEMENT IN OVERSEAS DONATIONS MEANT TO SUPPORT FLEEING DISSIDENTSOfficial statements only identify the suspect by the surname "Zeng" and claim the individual formed a working relationship with a U.S. official, trading confidential information for financial payouts.Chinese intelligence claims that Zeng, 52, met the official while studying abroad in Italy for his employer. The ministry claims the alleged communications were with a member of the CIA."Zeng gradually developed a psychological dependence on [the U.S. official], who took the opportunity to indoctrinate him with Western values," the statement from the Ministry of State Security read. RESIDENTS IN CHINA CAN NOW VISIT 70 ADDITIONAL COUNTRIES FOLLOWING COUNTRY'S LIFT ON COVID TRAVEL RESTRICTIONSThe message was posted on the ministry's official WeChat page. Zeng, through his employment with the military, allegedly had access to state secrets and sensitive information. "Having finished overseas study, Zeng returned to China and continued to have multiple secret meetings with the CIA agents and provided a great amount of key intelligence and collected funds for spying," it continued.US NAVY SAILOR ENCOURAGED BY MOTHER TO SELL SECRETS TO CHINA FOR POSSIBLE JOB OPPORTUNITIES: ATTORNEYThe CCP alleges the U.S. official offered to help Zeng and his family emigrate from China to the United States in addition to the financial payouts.The accusations are only the latest in an escalating battle for intelligence between the U.S. and China. Related Stocks: Fancamp Exploration Ltd Data & News supplied by www.cloudquote.io Stock quotes supplied by Barchart Quotes delayed at least 20 minutes. By accessing this page, you agree to the following Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.
China detains military industrial worker accused of espionage for CIA By: FOXNews.com August 11, 2023 at 09:25 AM EDT A Chinese citizen working on industrial projects for the nation's military was arrested Friday under accusation of spying for the U.S. intelligence community. The Chinese Communist Party has arrested and detained a worker on a military-industrial project suspected of espionage.The communist government announced Friday that national security officials suspect the Chinese worker of spying for the CIA.HONG KONG ARRESTS 10 FOR THEIR ALLEGED INVOLVEMENT IN OVERSEAS DONATIONS MEANT TO SUPPORT FLEEING DISSIDENTSOfficial statements only identify the suspect by the surname "Zeng" and claim the individual formed a working relationship with a U.S. official, trading confidential information for financial payouts.Chinese intelligence claims that Zeng, 52, met the official while studying abroad in Italy for his employer. The ministry claims the alleged communications were with a member of the CIA."Zeng gradually developed a psychological dependence on [the U.S. official], who took the opportunity to indoctrinate him with Western values," the statement from the Ministry of State Security read. RESIDENTS IN CHINA CAN NOW VISIT 70 ADDITIONAL COUNTRIES FOLLOWING COUNTRY'S LIFT ON COVID TRAVEL RESTRICTIONSThe message was posted on the ministry's official WeChat page. Zeng, through his employment with the military, allegedly had access to state secrets and sensitive information. "Having finished overseas study, Zeng returned to China and continued to have multiple secret meetings with the CIA agents and provided a great amount of key intelligence and collected funds for spying," it continued.US NAVY SAILOR ENCOURAGED BY MOTHER TO SELL SECRETS TO CHINA FOR POSSIBLE JOB OPPORTUNITIES: ATTORNEYThe CCP alleges the U.S. official offered to help Zeng and his family emigrate from China to the United States in addition to the financial payouts.The accusations are only the latest in an escalating battle for intelligence between the U.S. and China. Related Stocks: Fancamp Exploration Ltd