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July 3rd, 2025: Chinese Spies Busted on U.S. Soil & U.S. Halts Ukraine Weapons Shipments

2025/7/3
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Mike Baker: 作为主持人，我认为中国正在不断努力从内部破坏美国的国家安全利益。最近的案件提醒我们，北京正在进行不懈的努力，以削弱美国。两名中国公民因从事间谍活动被捕，他们可能面临最高10年监禁和25万美元的罚款。美国司法部官员表示，中国政府正在积极秘密地收集有关美国军事能力的情报，并且长期招募和培养情报资产。中国的情报机构并不太关心眼前的结果，他们对目标和情报收集工作保持着长远的眼光。 Pam Bondi: 作为美国司法部长，我强调美国司法部不会容忍敌对国家在美国安插间谍，中国政府正持续且积极地渗透我们的军队，破坏我们的国家安全。

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Two Chinese nationals, Yuan Shen and Ryan Lai, were arrested and charged with spying on US Navy personnel and bases. The FBI investigation revealed a clandestine operation involving cash drops, surveillance, and attempted recruitment of military members. China's foreign ministry responded with denials.
  • Two Chinese nationals arrested for spying on US Navy bases and personnel
  • Operated under the direction of China's Ministry of State Security (MSS)
  • Used dead drops to receive payments
  • Attempted to recruit US Navy personnel of Chinese background
  • China's foreign ministry denied the allegations

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

  • Two Chinese nationals have been arrested and charged with spying on U.S. Navy personnel and military bases. We’ll break down what they were allegedly doing and who they were working for.

  • The Pentagon halts shipments of key air defense and precision munitions to Ukraine, citing concerns over shrinking U.S. stockpiles.

  • Azerbaijan detains seven individuals tied to a Kremlin-funded media outlet, escalating tensions with Russia following the deaths of two ethnic Azerbaijanis in Russian custody.

  • In today’s Back of the Brief—President Trump announces a new trade deal with Vietnam that includes a 20% tariff on imports and tariff-free access for American goods.

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