How China Practices the Oldest Profession
Summary
China has a law requiring its citizens and organizations to help with state intelligence work. The FBI recently arrested a U.S. resident accused of spying for China on the son of Taiwan’s president. The U.S. is actively working to protect itself from Chinese espionage while balancing civil liberties.Key Facts
- China’s 2017 National Intelligence Law requires citizens and companies to support state intelligence efforts.
- The law promises protection to those who cooperate, but primarily protects the Chinese Communist Party.
- Wanying “Heather” Zhang, a naturalized American living in California, was arrested for allegedly spying for China.
- Zhang is accused of spying on Taiwan’s president’s son, who lives in Seattle.
- She faces charges related to acting as an unregistered agent of a foreign government, with up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
- Zhang studied at the University of International Relations in Beijing, known to be a training ground for spies.
- The U.S. and other democracies face large amounts of spying from China but are working hard to defend themselves.
- Authorities stress that all accused individuals have the right to a fair trial and are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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