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Germany arrests Chinese-born couple accused of spying
Filed: May 21, 2026 at 4:05 AM ET
Summary: 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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