DANGER: A WARNING FOR AMERICANS VISITING CHINA
TREASON!
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Active-Duty and Former U.S. Army Soldiers Arrested for Theft of Government Property and Bribery Scheme Jian Zhao, and Li Tian, active-duty U.S. Army soldiers stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, along with Ruoyu Duan, a former U.S. Army soldier, were arrested today following indictments by federal grand juries in the District of Oregon and the Western District of Washington. Tian and Duan were charged in the District of Oregon for conspiring to commit bribery and theft of government property. Zhao was charged in the Western District of Washington for conspiring to obtain and transmit national defense information to an individual not authorized to receive it, and also for bribery and theft of government property. “The defendants arrested today are accused of betraying our country, actively working to weaken America’s defense capabilities and empowering our adversaries in China,” said Attorney General Pamela J. Bondi. “They will face swift, severe, and comprehensive justice.” The indictment in the District of Oregon alleges that beginning on or about Nov. 28, 2021, and continuing to at least on or about Dec. 19, 2024, Duan and Tian along with others, known and unknown to the grand jury conspired with each other to surreptitiously gather sensitive military information related to the United States Army’s operational capabilities, including technical manuals and other sensitive information, and that Tian transmitted this information to Duan in return for money, in violation of his official duties as an active-duty U.S. Army officer. Specifically, Tian was tasked with gathering information related U.S. military weapon systems, including information related to the Bradley and Stryker U.S. Army fighting vehicles, and transmitting them to Duan. The indictment in the Western District of Washington alleges that beginning in or about July 2024, and continuing to the date of the arrest, Jian Zhao, an active-duty U.S. Army Supply Sergeant, conspired with others known and unknown to the grand jury to obtain and transmit national defense information to individuals based in China. Zhao is further alleged to have committed bribery and theft of government property. Specifically, Zhao was charged for his conspiracy to collect and transmit several classified hard drives, including hard drives marked “SECRET” and “TOP SECRET”, negotiating with individuals based in China for their sale, and agreeing to send the classified hard drives to the individuals in China. In exchange for the sale of the classified hard drives, Zhao received at least $10,000. Zhao is further alleged to have conspired to sell an encryption capable computer that was stolen from the U.S. Government, and sensitive U.S. military documents and information, including information related to the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS), and information related to U.S. military readiness in the event of a conflict with the People’s Republic of China. Zhao is alleged to have violated his duties as a U.S. Army Soldier and public official to protect sensitive military information in exchange for money. In total, Zhao is alleged to have corruptly received and accepted payments totaling at least $15,000. <View the indictment for Jian Zhao.> An indictment is merely an allegation. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. |
A warning to Americans: The Communist Chinese Practice of Falsely Imprisoning Americans for Spy Swaps
In recent years, a disturbing pattern has emerged where the Chinese government has been accused of falsely imprisoning American citizens on trumped-up espionage charges. This practice is often seen as a strategy to secure the release of Chinese spies arrested in the United States, a geopolitical bargaining chip used in negotiations with the U.S. government.
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In November 2024, the United States and China conducted a significant prisoner exchange involving individuals convicted of espionage-related offenses. The U.S. released three Chinese nationals:
In return, China released three American citizens:
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The allegations against Americans often lack substantive evidence, with many detained individuals facing vague accusations or coerced confessions. These wrongful imprisonments have sparked outrage and concern among human rights organizations, diplomatic officials, and the public, as they represent a clear violation of international law and the basic principles of justice.
This practice also highlights the growing tensions between the U.S. and China, as both nations engage in an escalating battle over trade, technology, and global military influence.
While the U.S. has made efforts to secure the release of wrongfully detained citizens, the Chinese government continues to manipulate legal systems for its own gain, often in the hopes of exchanging prisoners in high-stakes diplomacy.
Bottom line…
American travelers to China: Forewarned is forearmed.
We are so screwed.
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