Germany arrests Chinese-born couple accused of spying

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Germany arrested a Chinese-born couple accused of spying for Beijing by seeking military-applicable scientific information.

WHO: German authorities

WHAT: Arrested a Chinese-born couple accused of approaching scientists at German universities and research institutions to obtain scientific information with military applications.

WHEN: May 20, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET

WHERE: Germany

WHY: The arrests followed allegations that the suspects sought scientific information with military applications for Beijing.

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