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California woman arrested and accused of spying on Taiwan president’s son for China

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Crime & lawPoliticsFederal Bureau of InvestigationTaiwanChinaUnited StatesPresident of TaiwanVolodymyr ZelenskyyPresident of the Republic of ChinaIrvineLos Angeles International AirportWanying Zhang

A woman named Wanying Zhang, also known as Heather, was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport before her planned departure to China[1, 3–7, 9]. The FBI arrested her on charges of spying on the son of Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te for China[1–10]. She is accused of sending photos and videos of the President's son and his family to Chinese officials[1, 6, 10]. According to the FBI, she was arrested shortly before her planned departure[1, 3–7, 9].

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Reports

  1. FBI arrests woman accused of spying on Taiwan leader's family for ChinaPublished by wgal.com, ksbw.com, gulfcoastnewsnow.com, ketv.com, kcci.com, wesh.com, koco.com, wbaltv.com ·
  2. US accuses California woman of spying for China, surveilling Taiwan leader's sonPublished by asiaone.com, dunyanews.tv, thestar.com.my, CNA (Channel NewsAsia), straitstimes.com, 933thedrive.com, whbl.com ·
  3. California woman arrested for spying for China and surveilling Taiwanese president's son, officials sayPublished by kesq.com, ktvz.com, abc17news.com, keyt.com ·
  4. US arrests woman accused of spying for China on Taiwan leader's familyPublished by bangkokpost.com, standardmedia.co.ke, koreatimes.co.kr ·
  5. California woman arrested for spying for China and surveilling Taiwanese president’s son, officials sayPublished by krdo.com, krdo.com ·
  6. FBI arrests woman accused of spying on Taiwan President Lai's family in USPublished by wn.com, indiatoday.in ·
  7. FBI arrests a woman accused of spying on Taiwan leader's family for ChinaPublished by netscape.com, newsday.com ·
  8. US says woman spied on Taiwan leader's family for ChinaPublished by wdbo.com, wsbradio.com ·
  9. US arrests woman accused of spying for China on Taiwan leader’s familyPublished by punchng.com, hongkongfp.com ·
  10. US accuses Californian woman of spying for China, surveilling Taiwanese president’s sonPublished by sowetan.co.za, timeslive.co.za ·
  11. O femeie acuzată de spionaj pentru China, arestată în SUA. Ea ar fi urmărit un oficial taiwanezA woman accused of spying for China, arrested in the USA. She was reportedly tracking a Taiwanese officialstirileprotv.ro · ro ·
  12. Femeie suspectată că spiona pentru China, arestată de FBI pe aeroportul din Los Angeles, chiar înainte să plece spre Beijing. Conform anchetatorilor, a supravegheat și a fotografiat o perioadă lungă de timp familia președintelui taiwanez, aflată în California.biziday.ro · en ·
  13. FBI arrests woman accused of spying on Taiwanese president's family in the US for ChinaEuronews · en ·
  14. US accuses California woman of spying on Taiwan president's son for Chinaabc.net.au · en ·
  15. U.S. charges California woman with spying on Taiwan leader’s son for Chinathehindu.com · en ·
  16. 中여성, 지령받고 미국서 대만 총통 아들 감시하다 FBI에 체포Chinese woman, acting on orders, spied on Taiwan leader's son in the US, arrested by FBIseoul.co.kr · ko ·
  17. US accuses California woman of spying for China, surveilling Taiwan president's son – The Frontier Postthefrontierpost.com · en ·
  18. Odmevna operacija: V ZDA ujeli Kitajko, ki je vohunila za družino tajvanskega predsednikaHigh-profile operation: In the USA, a Chinese spy for the Taiwanese president's family was caughtnova24tv.si · sl ·
  19. FBI zatrzymało w USA kobietę podejrzaną o szpiegostwo. Obserwowała syna prezydenta TajwanuFBI arrested a woman suspected of espionage in the USA. She was observing the son of the President of Taiwanwiadomosci.gazeta.pl · pl ·
  20. V ZDA prijeli žensko, ki naj bi vohunila za družino predsednika TajvanaIn the U.S., a woman suspected of spying for the family of the President of Taiwan was arrestedsiol.net · sl ·
  21. US arrests California woman for allegedly spying on Taiwan President's son for Chinese intelligencethenews.com.pk · en ·
  22. FBI arrests 'Chinese foreign agent' for spying on Taiwan president's son | Espionage Newsaljazeera.com · en ·
  23. Irvine woman accused of spying for China arrested by FBI agents at Los Angeles International Airportabc7.com · en ·
  24. FBI prijel tajno agentko: zasledovala sina tajvanskega predsednikaFBI arrested a secret agent: She was pursuing the son of the Taiwanese president24ur.com · si ·
  25. Femeie arestată în SUA pentru spionaj în favoarea Chinei. Este acuzată că a „filat” familia președintelui TaiwanuluiWoman arrested in the USA for spying in favor of China. She is accused of 'filing' the family of the President of Taiwanadevarul.ro · ro ·
  26. Who is Wanying Zhang? FBI arrests California woman for spying for China, surveilling Taiwan President's sonindiatimes.com · en ·
  27. FBI uhapsio Kineskinju: Nadzirala porodicu sina tajvanskog predsjednikaFBI arrested Kineskinja: She was monitoring the family of Taiwan's president's sonavaz.ba · bs ·
  28. USA vahistas väidetavalt Hiina heaks Taiwani presidendi poja järele luuranud naiseUSA allegedly arrested a woman spying on Taiwan's president's son for Chinapostimees.ee · et ·
  29. Американските власти арестуваха жена за шпионаж на сина на тайванския президентAmerican authorities arrested a woman for spying on the son of the Taiwanese presidentvesti.bg · bg ·
  30. Une espionne qui voulait fuir en Chine arrêtée à Los AngelesSpy who wanted to flee to China arrested in Los Angelesblick.ch · fr ·
  31. California Woman Arrested Over Alleged Spying on Taiwan President's Soneconotimes.com · en ·
  32. FBI arreston një grua për spiunazh ndaj Kinës, monitoronte lëvizjet e djalit të Presidentit të Tajvanitboldnews.al · en ·
  33. FBI u SAD-u uhapsio kinesku agenticu, špijunirala sina predsjednika jedne zemljeFBI in the USA arrested a Chinese agent, spying on the son of a country's presidentoslobodjenje.ba · bs ·
  34. ФБР арестува жена, обвинена, че е шпионирала за Китай сина на президента на ТайванFBI arrests woman accused of spying for China on Taiwan president's sonbanker.bg · bg ·
  35. FBI UHAPSIO ŽENU U KALIFORNIJI: Špijunirala sina tajvanskog predsednika za KinuFBI ARRESTED A WOMAN IN CALIFORNIA: Spied on the son of the Taiwanese president for Chinanovosti.rs · sr ·
  36. FBI nimmt Verdächtige in Los Angeles fest: Frau soll für China Sohn von Taiwans Präsident ausspioniert habenFBI arrests suspect in Los Angeles: Woman accused of spying on Taiwan President's son for Chinatagesspiegel.de · de ·
  37. السلطات الأميركية تعتقل امرأة بتهمة التجسّس على نجل رئيس تايوانUS authorities arrest woman on charges of spying on Taiwan president's sonannahar.com · ar ·
  38. FBI uhapsio kinesku agenticu u SAD-u: Nadzirala i fotografisala sina tajvanskog predsjednikaFBI arrested a Chinese agent in the USA: She monitored and photographed the son of the Taiwanese presidentklix.ba · bs ·
  39. El FBI detiene a una mujer china a la que acusa de espiar para Pekín al hijo del presidente de TaiwánThe FBI arrests a Chinese woman accused of spying for Beijing on the son of the president of Taiwanabc.es · es ·
  40. FBI arrests woman for spying on Lai's son in Seattletaipeitimes.com · en ·
  41. US Arrests Woman Accused Of Spying On Taiwan President Lai's Son For Chinadeccanchronicle.com · en ·
  42. U.S. accuses California woman of spying for China, including surveilling Taiwan president's sonnbcnews.com · en ·
  43. FBI arrests Chinese foreign agent for spying on Taiwan presidents sonindiavision.com · en ·
  44. California Woman Arrested for Acting as Spy for China, Allegedly Surveilling Taiwan President's Sonlankanewspapers.com · en ·
  45. ФБИ уапси жена во Калифорнија под сомнение дека го шпионирала синот на тајванскиот претседателFBI arrested a woman in California suspected of spying on the son of the Taiwanese presidentkurir.mk · mk ·
  46. U.S. accuses California woman of spying for China, surveilling Taiwan president's sonenglish.kyodonews.net · en ·
  47. US arrests suspected China spy for surveilling Taiwan leader's sonmoneycontrol.com · en ·
  48. FBI Arrests Chinese Woman at LAX for Surveilling Son of Taiwanese Presidenttheepochtimes.com · en ·
  49. JAV sulaikyta įtariama Kinijos šnipė: domėjosi Taivano prezidento šeimaUSA detained suspected Chinese spy: Interested in the family of Taiwan's president15min.lt · lt ·
  50. El FBI arresta a una presunta espía china por vigilar al hijo del presidente de TaiwánFBI arrests a suspected Chinese spy for surveilling the son of the Taiwanese presidente00-elmundo.uecdn.es · es ·
  51. Une femme soupçonnée d'espionner la famille du président taïwanais pour la Chine arrêtée à Los Angelesbfmtv.com · fr ·
  52. California woman arrested and accused of spying on Taiwan president’s son for Chinatheguardian.com · en ·
  53. California woman charged with spying for China, targeting Taiwan president's sonnews.az · en ·
  54. US Woman Accused Of Spying For China, Surveilling Taiwan President's Sonfeedburner.com · en ·
  55. Detienen a una mujer de California por espiar para China y vigilar al hijo del presidente de Taiwán, según autoridadeskrdo.com · en ·
  56. FBI arrests 'Chinese foreign agent' for spying on Taiwan president's son - Dominican Republic Post – Caribbean News, Business, Travel & Culturedominicanrepublicpost.com · en ·
  57. Chinese Woman Arrested in US Over Suspected Spying on Taiwan President’s Familyswedenherald.com · en ·
  58. Chinese Woman Arrested at Los Angeles Airport on Suspicion of Spying on Taiwan President’s Family for Beijingswedenherald.com · en ·
  59. САЩ обвини жена от Калифорния в шпионаж за Китай, следила сина на президента на ТайванUSA accuses California woman of spying for China, monitored Taiwan president's son24chasa.bg · bg ·
  60. FBI optužio ženu iz Kalifornije da je za Kinu špijunirala sina tajvanskog čelnikaFBI charges California woman with spying for China on Taiwan leader's sonn1info.hr · hr ·
  61. FBI zatkla ženu obviněnou ze špionáže syna tchajwanského prezidenta pro ČínuThe FBI arrested a woman accused of spying for China on behalf of the Taiwanese president's sonservis.idnes.cz · cs ·
  62. У США заарештували мешканку Каліфорнії через шпигунство за сином президента ТайванюIn the US, a California resident was arrested for spying on the son of the President of Taiwanrbc.ua · uk ·
  63. เอฟบีไอจับหญิงแคลิฟอร์เนีย โยงเป็นสายลับให้จีน แอบตามสะกดรอยลูกชาย ปธน.ไต้หวันFBI arrests California woman linked to Chinese spy, secretly following Taiwan president's sonthairath.co.th · th ·
  64. [News] FBI Agents arrest alleged Chinese agent for spying on President Lai’s sonrti.org.tw · en ·
  65. Čekala let za Kinu, a dočekao je FBI: Optužena da je špijunirala predsjednikovog sinaShe was waiting for a flight to China, but she was greeted by the FBI: Accused of spying on the president's sonnet.hr · hr ·
  66. FBI arrests ‘Chinese foreign agent’ for spying on Taiwan president’s sonaljazeera.com · en ·
  67. FBI รวบหญิงแคลิฟอร์เนีย ข้อหาเป็นสายลับให้รัฐบาลจีน-สะกดรอยลูกชายปธน.ไต้หวันinfoquest.co.th · en ·
  68. FBI uhitio navodnu kinesku špijunku: Sumnjiče je da je pratila sina tajvanskog predsjednikaFBI arrested a suspected Chinese spy: The suspect is believed to have been following the son of the Taiwanese presidenttportal.hr · hr ·
  69. FBI uhitio ženu, sumnjaju da je za Kinu pratila sina tajvanskog predsjednikaFBI arrested a woman, suspected of spying for China on the son of the Taiwanese presidentindex.hr · hr ·
  70. Diduga Mata-Mata Tiongkok, Perempuan AS Ditangkap FBI karena Intip Putra Presiden TaiwanSuspected Chinese spy, US woman arrested by FBI for spying on Taiwan's president's sonmediaindonesia.com · id ·
  71. U.S. accuses California woman of spying for China, surveilling Taiwan leader's sonthehindu.com · en ·
  72. US accuses California woman of surveilling Taiwan leader's son for Chinanikkei.com · en ·
  73. Mỹ bắt một phụ nữ theo dõi con trai lãnh đạo Đài LoanUS arrests a woman for stalking the son of the Taiwanese leaderthanhnien.vn · vi ·
  74. ФБР задържа жена, следила сина на тайванския президентFBI Detains Woman Who Was Following the Son of the Taiwanese Presidentfakti.bg · bg ·
  75. FBI arrests California woman under suspicion of spying on Taiwan's president's son for ChinaFBI arrests California woman suspected of spying on Taiwan's president's son for Chinajpost.com · he ·
  76. US: FBI arrests woman suspected of spying on Taiwanese president's son for Chinaynet.co.il · he ·
  77. U.S. accuses California woman of spying for China and surveilling Taiwan leader’s sonjapantimes.co.jp · en ·
  78. US accuses California woman of spying for China, surveilling Taiwan leader's son | HOT 96 | The Tri State's #1 Hit Music Stationhot96.com · en ·
  79. US accuses California woman of spying for China, surveilling Taiwan leader's son | 100.7 MIX-FM | Today's Hit Musicmymixfm.com · en ·
  80. US accuses California woman of spying for China, surveilling Taiwan president's son | WKZO | Everything Kalamazoowkzo.com · en ·
  81. US accuses California woman of spying for China, surveilling Taiwan president's son | WABX 107.5wabx.net · en ·
  82. US accuses California woman of spying for China, surveilling Taiwan president's son | 104.1 WIKYwiky.com · en ·
  83. US accuses California woman of spying for China, surveilling Taiwan leader's son | 1450 AM 99.7 FM WHTCwhtc.com · en ·
  84. US accuses California woman of spying for China, surveilling Taiwan leader's son | WTVB | 1590 AM · 95.5 FMwtvbam.com · en ·
  85. US accuses California woman of spying for China, surveilling Taiwan leader's son | WSAU News/Talk 550 AM · 99.9 FMwsau.com · en ·
  86. US accuses California woman of spying for China, surveilling Taiwan president's sonkelo.com · en ·
  87. US accuses California woman of spying for China, surveilling Taiwan president's son | The Mighty 790 KFGOkfgo.com · en ·
  88. FBI arrests woman accused of surveilling Taiwanese president's son for Chinacbsnews.com · en ·

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