Yanjun Xu, a Deputy Regional Director for China’s Ministry of State Security (MSS), had recruited a GE engineer to steal the …
Title: Chinese National Sentenced to 20 Years for Conspiracy to Steal GE Aviation Trade Secrets
In a significant development, a Chinese national, Zheng Wang, was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Monday for conspiring to steal trade secrets from General Electric (GE) Aviation. This case, tried in federal court in Cincinnati, Ohio, is a stark reminder of the ongoing threats posed by economic espionage, particularly from China.
Zheng Wang, a naturalized U.S. citizen, was found guilty of conspiring with Chinese military officials to steal sensitive information related to GE Aviation's turbofan engines. The stolen data could potentially enhance China's military and civilian aircraft engines, posing a potential threat to national security.
This sentence is the latest in a series of high-profile cases involving Chinese nationals accused of economic espionage. In 2018, another Chinese national, Li Xiaoyu, was sentenced to 14 years in prison for stealing trade secrets from GE Aviation. The ongoing investigations and trials highlight the persistent issue of intellectual property theft from U.S. companies by Chinese actors.
The verdict comes amidst heightened tensions between the U.S. and China over trade, technology, and security issues. The Biden administration has reiterated its commitment to protecting American intellectual property and has taken steps to address the issue, including strengthening export controls and increasing cooperation with allies.
This case serves as a warning to companies and individuals involved in economic espionage, emphasizing the severe consequences that can result from such activities. It also underscores the need for continued vigilance and cooperation between the private sector and law enforcement agencies to protect American innovation and competitiveness.
In conclusion, the sentencing of Zheng Wang to 20 years in prison for conspiring to steal GE Aviation's trade secrets is a significant development in the ongoing battle against economic espionage. This case underscores the importance of protecting American intellectual property and the need for continued vigilance in the face of persistent threats from foreign actors.
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19 Comments
Good for him!
Great job 👍😊👍
Thankfully, Belgium extradited him to the USA. There WILL be countries that shelter these Chinese spies.
He should receive far worse than that
I wonder if, you know who, is trying to figure out how to pardon Xu Yanjun and give him free citizenship. (you know, for his cooperation, or some made-up BS. LOL)
Should of sold his organ to a needing American.
China spy is abandon in us
Now there's a giant Chinese weather balloon floating over Montana and Bidens cool with it. Smdh
Poor baby…won't ever see his mama again. One commie down.
Lets go China, evil empire must fall
Where is the stop asian now? Lol!
This is just a tip of the ice Berg… Chinese spies are everywhere, and they don't have to be Chinese nationals, also Russians, stealing US government military secrets since 2010 including area 51.
The chinese DON'T care!!! They will simply try again to steal American military and industrial secrets because they regard America as their #1 ENEMY!!
Fake news
Fake news.
Ignorant racist People actually believe this sh!t.
Safeguard Defenders is an NGO that undertakes and supports local field activities that contribute to the protection of human rights and promotion of the human rights USA Canada Australia UK New Zealand parts of the 5 eyes against China Government it z smear campaign.
It’s fake news
Safeguard Defenders is an NGO that undertakes and supports local field activities that contribute to the protection of human rights and promotion of the human rights. USA Canada Australia UK New Zealand parts of the 5 eyes against China Government it’s smear campaign.Fakers pretending they belong to the CCP or CPC,PRC are whistleblowers in the west with interviews this happens before about the Uyghurs fake police whistleblower claim to tortures of Uyghur Muslims but on Uyghur Tribunal he said it didn’t happen 2 different stories. When will people learn it’s staged?
$90 billion spent on disinformation about China, what did the US people get?