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Chinese Nationals Arrested for Espionage and Covert Influence Operations in the United States
In late June 2025, authorities apprehended two Chinese nationals, Wans Chen and Ler Ryan Lie, on charges related to clandestine espionage activities targeting the U.S. military. Their arrest sheds light on ongoing efforts orchestrated by China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) to gather intelligence and conduct covert influence operations within the United States.