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

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The FBI arrested Wanying Zhang, a 34-year-old California resident, at Los Angeles International Airport on Sunday before she departed for China. She was charged with acting as an unregistered foreign agent, with authorities stating she was accused of spying on Taiwan's president's son at the behest of Chinese officials. The incident occurred on October 5, 2026, and the arrest was made by US authorities prior to her travel plans.

Key points

• The FBI arrested Wanying Zhang, a 34-year-old California resident, at Los Angeles International Airport on Sunday before she departed for China.
• Zhang was charged with acting as an unregistered foreign agent, with authorities stating she was accused of spying on Taiwan's president's son at the behest of Chinese officials.

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The evidence covers a single arrest incident on Sunday, October 5, 2026, involving Wanying Zhang. The source does not provide details on prior travel plans, specific charges beyond 'unregistered foreign agent,' or the full extent of the alleged spying activities.

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