Chinese nationals arrested for spying on US military
- Yuance Chen and Liren Lai were arrested for espionage activities on behalf of China's intelligence agency.
- They allegedly recruited military personnel and gathered sensitive information about U.S. Navy bases.
- The arrests highlight ongoing security concerns regarding foreign intelligence operations within the U.S.
In the United States, two Chinese nationals, Yuance Chen and Liren Lai, were charged with espionage connected to the People's Republic of China’s Ministry of State Security. Their activities, reportedly taking place since 2021, involved gathering intelligence about U.S. Navy personnel and military bases. The arrests occurred on June 27, 2025, during coordinated operations by the FBI and the Naval Criminal Investigative Service across multiple locations. Chen, a permanent resident originating from China, had been communicating with Chinese intelligence officers and allegedly recruited military service members to work for Chinese interests. The pair allegedly utilized various tactics to carry out their espionage activities, including a cash