Germany Arrests 2 German Nationals in Munich Over Suspected Chinese Espionage
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Updated · Bloomberg · May 20
Germany Arrests 2 German Nationals in Munich Over Suspected Chinese Espionage
2 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · May 20
Munich police detained German nationals Xuejun C. and Hua S., a married couple, in a counterespionage case announced Wednesday by the Federal Prosecutor’s Office.
Prosecutors suspect the pair worked for Chinese intelligence to build a network of scientists and gather information on technology with potential military applications.
German investigators are now searching the couple’s homes and workplaces as authorities examine the scope of the alleged contacts and information sought.
The case adds to Germany’s scrutiny of suspected Chinese intelligence activity targeting research and dual-use technology.
How deep does China's scientific spy network run through Europe's most critical tech sectors?
As espionage escalates, is a full technological decoupling between the West and China inevitable?
With China's military and civilian tech merging, is any collaboration now too risky for the West?