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California woman arrested over alleged surveillance of Taiwan president’s son
California resident Wanying Zhang was arrested in Los Angeles on Sunday. She is accused of surveilling the family of Taiwan President Lai Ching-te on behalf of Beijing.
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California resident Wanying Zhang was arrested in Los Angeles on Sunday over alleged espionage targeting the family of Taiwan President Lai Ching-te.
Prosecutors accuse Zhang of surveilling Lai’s family on behalf of Beijing. The source does not provide details about the alleged operations or say whether formal charges have been filed.
China regards Taiwan as one of its provinces and describes its president as a separatist.
What we know
- California resident Wanying Zhang was arrested in Los Angeles.
- She is accused of surveilling Taiwan President Lai Ching-te’s family.
- The alleged surveillance was carried out on behalf of Beijing.
- China regards Taiwan as one of its provinces and calls Lai a separatist.
Trust: Single source
- The story relies on one publisher. A second independent confirmation has not been established from the cited sources.
- Sources: Le Monde International.
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