Chinese chip spy suspect arrested before Brussels flight
By The BriefBrief
A Chinese citizen suspected of spying on a Belgian semiconductor firm was arrested as he tried to fly back to Beijing from Brussels earlier this year. The case centers on alleged espionage targeting the company.
WHO:A Chinese citizen suspected of spying on a Belgian semiconductor firm
WHAT:Arrested while attempting to take a flight from Brussels to Beijing
WHEN:Reported Sep 7, 2026 at 5:07 AM ET
WHERE:Brussels, Belgium
WHY:The arrest followed suspicion that the person spied on a Belgian semiconductor firm.
