US arrests woman accused of spying for China on Taiwan leader's family
LOS ANGELES — A woman accused of spying for China on Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's son and his family was arrested Sunday in the United States, U.S. and Taiwanese officials said. Wanying Zhang, 34, was detained by the FBI at Los Angeles airport "attempting to depart for China," First Assistant United States Attorney Bill Essayli said in an X post. Zhang is accused of acting as an…
US officials have announced the arrest of Wanying Zhang, a 34-year-old woman, at Los Angeles airport for allegedly spying for China on Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's son and his family. Zhang was detained by the FBI while attempting to leave for China, accused of acting as an unregistered agent of China. The FBI claims she surveilled Lai's son and his family, filming their home, vehicles, and reporting information back to Chinese handlers.
China considers Taiwan as its territory and has threatened to use force to annex the island. Zhang allegedly sent photos, videos, and license plate information to Chinese officials after traveling to Seattle in 2025, according to the FBI. FBI Director Kash Patel welcomed the arrest, warning foreign adversaries that "America is watching."
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