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UPDATED Oct 9, 2026 at 6:07 AM ET
Oct 6, 2026 at 5:08 AM ET
Spiegel reports Hanning had Chinese contacts
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Spiegel reported that former German intelligence chief August Hanning had longstanding contacts with former Chinese major general Wang Jianzheng and travelled to China several times. Hanning was detained this week on suspicion of sharing confidential information with foreign intelligence agents after retiring from Germany's foreign intelligence service in 2005.
WHO: Spiegel magazine
WHAT: Spiegel reported that August Hanning had longstanding contacts with former Chinese major general Wang Jianzheng.
WHEN: Oct 9, 2026
WHERE: Germany
WHY: Reason not reported.
How this story developed (showing 10 of 10 earlier reports)
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Former German spymaster faces treason allegations
· Oct 8, 2026 at 11:15 PM ET
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Former BND chief Hanning arrested in espionage case
· Oct 8, 2026 at 5:09 PM ET
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European services assess risks after Hanning arrest
· Oct 8, 2026 at 10:23 AM ET
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Former BND chief’s arrest complicates agency overhaul
· Oct 8, 2026 at 2:06 AM ET
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Former German spy chief arrested on espionage allegations
· Oct 7, 2026 at 7:08 PM ET
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Germany arrests former intelligence chief
· Oct 7, 2026 at 11:09 AM ET
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Former German spy chief arrested in espionage case
· Oct 7, 2026 at 12:09 AM ET
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Former BND chief August Hanning arrested
· Oct 6, 2026 at 6:05 PM ET
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Former BND chief arrested on espionage suspicions
· Oct 6, 2026 at 12:04 PM ET
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Former BND chief August Hanning arrested on espionage suspicion
· Oct 6, 2026 at 5:08 AM ET
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