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FBI raids on Chinese-American scientist revives China Initiative fears

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Wang Xiaofeng, who was named a distinguished member by the Association for Computing Machinery in 2021, joined Indiana University Bloomington as an assistant professor in 2004 after receiving his PhD in computer engineering from Carnegie Mellon University. Photo: Handout

Trending in China

Shock as teen surrogate gives birth to twins for Chinese man, receives US$124,000

There has been a wave of public outrage in China after it emerged that a man paid a teenage girl US$124,000 to bear surrogate twins for him. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock

Americas

Venezuela received first high-level criminal among US deportees

Venezuelan migrants deported from the US look out from an aircraft as they arrive in Maiquetia, Venezuela. Photo: Reuters

Military

Eye in the sky captures China’s Fujian aircraft carrier practising manoeuvres

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One of the images that was posted on social media and purports to show China’s Fujian aircraft carrier being put through its paces during its latest sea trials. Photo: Weibo / 单手搓核弹

Science

From underdog to genius: Yale computer scientist Sun Huanbo returns to China

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Computer scientist Sun Huanbo has taken up a position at Peking University. Photo: Peking University
The fate of TikTok in the US remains uncertain, with President Donald Trump apparently using it for leverage in trade negotiations with China. Image: Shutterstock
US-China relations

As extension winds down for TikTok sale, analysts say deadline may not matter

US President Donald Trump might ignore the law Congress passed and use the app as a bargaining chip in trade talks with Beijing.

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Science

FBI raids on Chinese-American scientist revives China Initiative fears

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US-China relations

Trump, some Republicans differ on TikTok ahead of sell-or-ban deadline

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China-Germany relations

Chinese agency briefs German diplomats, business community on anti-espionage law

Ministry of State Security says recent presentation was part of efforts to foster ‘internationally friendly business environment’.

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The briefing was held amid calls for more clarity on the implications of the revised law for foreign businesses operating in China. Photo: dpa
United States

‘Scary, reckless’: US allies alarmed by leaked group chat about war plans

The incident is seen as a major security breach that casts doubt on intelligence-sharing and the security of joint operations with the US.

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US-China relations

Signal chat furore may push US workers to China’s side, Democrat warns

Senate intelligence committee vice chair says China is ‘luring individuals with national security clearance who’ve been pushed out’.

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United States

‘Don’t panic!’ Mystery sky spiral caused by SpaceX rocket fuel, experts say

The Falcon 9 rocket was carrying classified cargo on a mission for the US agency that manages the country’s military’s spy satellites.

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A picture taken in the countryside near Dalby-Viggeby, south of Uppsala, Sweden, on Monday shows a blue and white spiral in the night sky reportedly created by frozen fuel tumbling from a SpaceX rocket. Photo: Bertrand Ilhe via AFP
Asian diaspora

As US Justice Department cuts focus on foreign agents, will China cases ease?

US Attorney General Pam Bondi disbands a task force and cuts back on foreign registration cases, but analysts say any relief may be limited.

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China’s Communist Party

Engineer gets death penalty for selling state secrets to foreign spy agencies

Former assistant engineer had copied classified documents when he was working at a research institute, Ministry of State Security says.

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Japan

Belarus sentences Japanese man to 7 years in prison for spying

Japanese national Nakanishi Masatoshi was convicted of conducting espionage activities from 2018 to 2024.

Government House in Minsk, Belarus. Japanese national Masatoshi Nakanishi was accused of taking pictures of military and civilian facilities. File photo: Shutterstock
Russia

Lithuania blames Russian military intelligence for Ikea store arson

The Ikea store was set ablaze in Vilnius in May 2024 and caused no casualties.

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People cool off in a public fountain in Vilnius, Lithuania. Lithuania, a Baltic state and Nato member, has been a staunch ally of Kyiv since Moscow invaded Ukraine in February 2022, and frequently warned against sabotage attempts inspired by Russia. photo: AP
China’s Communist Party

Chinese official caught in honey trap set by foreign spy agency: security ministry

Ministry says official named Zhang agreed to share classified information after being caught up in contrived brothel sting overseas.

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The Philippines

China’s alleged spy network in Philippines raises concerns about outdated laws

Officials have long called for an update to its World War II-era espionage law, which may not be sufficient to address modern threats.

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Crime

US court martial convenes for Pentagon leaker already facing years behind bars

Jack Teixeira is facing military charges after already being sentenced to prison for leaking classified material.

Jack Teixeira in an undated photo. Photo: social media via Reuters
United States

US Homeland Security names new ICE leadership, steps up lie detector tests

The US Department of Homeland Security is using polygraph exams on its own employees in an effort to find internal information leaks.

US Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Photo: X/@Sec_Noem via Reuters
New Zealand

Beware China’s hold on Pacific, New Zealand spy chief warns

Security Intelligence Service head also has his eye on Cook Islands’ ties with Beijing.

The Philippines

Contradictions emerge as Philippine officials probe Alice Guo’s mysterious escape

One senator called for a total revamp of the Bureau of Immigration if it failed to provide ‘satisfactory answers’ about Guo’s escape.

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US-China relations

US says China operates ‘hacker for hire’ network for cyberattacks worldwide

Justice Department charges 12 Chinese contract hackers and law enforcement officials in global computer intrusion campaigns.

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China has been accused of offering up mercenary hackers for those willing to pay. Photo: Shutterstock
The Philippines

Philippines investigates China-linked donations from suspected spies

As allegations of espionage swirl, Philippine authorities aim to uncover the true intentions behind the donations to local officials.

Donald Trump

Trump loyalist Kash Patel confirmed as FBI director

Patel takes charge as Trump -backed officials seek to put their stamp on the FBI and its parent agency, the Justice Department.

Science

Chinese scientists build world’s most powerful spy camera

The laser-based system could potentially allow China to scrutinise foreign military satellites with unparalleled precision.

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The researchers deployed a cutting-edge synthetic aperture lidar system for their experiment across Qinghai Lake. Photo: Xinhua
Britain

UK couple charged with spying in Iran, admit they ignored travel warnings

Craig and Lindsay Foreman, who were on a round-the-world trip, said they were aware of the risks but believed ‘most people are good’.

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British nationals Craig and Lindsay Foreman are seen in an undated image. Photo: British Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office family handout via AP
China’s Communist Party

China alleges former soldier shared secrets with foreign spy agency

Ministry of State Security says accused was discharged from military due to disciplinary issues and has ‘certain ability for counter-surveillance’.

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Donald Trump

US Senate confirms Tulsi Gabbard as Trump’s director of national intelligence

The 52-48 vote came as Republican senators who had initially questioned her experience and judgment fell in line behind her nomination.

US-China relations

US citizen of Chinese descent not guilty of being a covert agent for Beijing

Federal prosecutors accused hotel worker of acting as an agent of Beijing by collecting information about Boston-area residents.

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A general view of the Department of Justice building in April, 2019. Photo: Reuters
Britain

Ex-UK soldier jailed for 14 years for spying for Iran

Daniel Khalife, 23, whose mother is Iranian, gathered information over a two-and-a-half-year period while posted in the UK and the US.

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A wanted sign featuring an image of Daniel Abed Khalife near Wandsworth prison which he escaped from, in London in September 2023. Photo: Reuters
US-China relations

US charges former Fed official with spying for China

John Harold Rogers allegedly sought to leak trade secrets while being paid US$450,000 pretending to teach at a Chinese university.

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The Philippines

Philippines’ arrest of more alleged Chinese spies fuels espionage concerns

The arrests follow the detention of another Chinese national accused of spying on military and police facilities.

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