In order to target U.S. Navy personnel and steal classified information for the Chinese Communist Party, Chinese spies broke into the United States. The FBI has arrested Yuance Chen and Liren “Ryan” Lai for espionage activities, including arranging “dead drops” and trying to enlist military personnel as assets for China’s Ministry of State Security. China is actively working to compromise American national security from within, as evidenced by the concerted effort to apprehend these foreign agents.
Chinese Spies Caught Recruiting American Military Personnel
The FBI arrested two Chinese nationals who were operating a sophisticated espionage network targeting U.S. military personnel and bases. These individuals were charged with acting as agents of the People’s Republic of China without notifying the Attorney General, a violation that carries potential penalties of up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.
Hopefully they get more than the $5,000 fine Biden’s DOJ gave that Navy spy https://t.co/ooobHxq2oW
— John Ʌ Konrad V (@johnkonrad) July 2, 2025
The arrests occurred in Portland, Oregon, and Houston, Texas, as part of a coordinated FBI operation that spanned multiple field offices. According to the criminal complaint, Chen and Lai conducted various clandestine intelligence activities, including facilitating cash payments for information and attempting to recruit U.S. military members to serve as assets for China’s Ministry of State Security.
Foreign Intelligence Threat on American Soil
The defendants allegedly employed classic espionage techniques, including “dead drops” for exchanging money and information without direct contact. One suspect was living in Happy Valley, Oregon, while the other had entered the United States on a tourist visa, positioning themselves strategically to access military information.
It has been two weeks since five Chinese nationals who studied @UMich were charged with spying on Camp Grayling. More action is needed from @GovWhitmer following this incident. pic.twitter.com/En6u5VuyQZ
— Rep. John Moolenaar (@RepMoolenaar) October 16, 2024
Attorney General Pamela Bondi emphasized the seriousness of the threat posed by these operatives in her statement following the arrests. The Chinese Embassy in Washington has denied all allegations, claiming a lack of evidence and attempting to deflect by accusing the United States of conducting espionage against China.
America’s Counterintelligence Response
The investigation involved significant collaboration between the FBI San Francisco Field Office and the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS). FBI Director Kash Patel described the operation as a “complex, coordinated effort” that successfully disrupted China’s attempt to infiltrate American military institutions.
“This case underscores the Chinese government’s sustained and aggressive effort to infiltrate our military and undermine our national security from within,” said Attorney General Pamela Bondi. “The Justice Department will not stand by while hostile nations embed spies in our country – we will expose foreign operatives, hold their agents to account, and protect the American people from covert threats to our national security.”
The U.S. Attorney’s Office will prosecute the case for the Northern District of California and the National Security Division’s Counterintelligence and Export Control Section. This arrest represents just one action in America’s ongoing efforts to counter the pervasive threat of Chinese espionage operations targeting critical military and technological information.
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