China now recruiting Germans to spy for them. They don't need to do that in the US, I guess, considering all their operatives just waltz across the border from Mexico. Willkommen!
Germany spying: Three suspected Chinese agents arrested
4 hours ago
By Ido Vock, BBC News
April 22, 2024
German authorities say they have arrested three people on suspicion of spying for China.
The main suspect, named as Thomas R, is accused of spying for the Chinese Ministry of State Security (MSS).
Prosecutors allege his network operated a front company which co-operated with German research organisations.
The accused are said to have collected sensitive information, including designs for an engine suitable for use on combat ships, to pass on to China.
In a separate development, two men in the UK were charged with spying for China after being accused of providing information which could be "useful to an enemy", according to police.
In the German case, prosecutors allege Thomas R obtained "innovative technologies for military use" on behalf of an MSS employee. ...
