Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · May 20
Germany Arrests 2 German Nationals in Munich Over Suspected Chinese Espionage
Updated
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?