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Trump's DOJ nabs Chinese agent accused of global CCP plot to steal COVID research
Amid the Trump administration's efforts to curb the Chinese Communist Party's influence in the U.S., the Department of Justice announced the arrest of a CCP agent accused of worldwide computer intrusions related to COVID-19 research.
Xu Zewei, 33, and Zhang Yu, 44, are facing a nine-count indictment for allegedly "hacking and stealing crucial COVID-19 research at the behest of the Chinese government while that same government was simultaneously withholding information about the virus and its origins," stated Nicholas Ganjei, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas.
'Through HAFNIUM, the CCP targeted over 60,000 U.S. entities, successfully victimizing more than 12,700 in order to steal sensitive information.'
Federal authorities alleged that the Ministry of State Security's Shanghai State Security Bureau directed Xu to perform computer intrusions between February 2020 and June 2021.
Xu allegedly targeted American universities, immunologists, and virologists to obtain information on COVID-19 research related to vaccines, treatment, and testing.
In February 2020, Xu informed the SSSB that he had breached the "network of a research university located in the Southern District of Texas," the DOJ reported. An SSSB officer then reportedly instructed him to target email accounts belonging to certain virologists and immunologists.
Brett Leatherman, the assistant director of the FBI's Cyber Division, explained that Xu and his co-conspirators later operated as a group known as HAFNIUM, which "exploited zero-day vulnerabilities in U.S. systems to steal additional research."
"Through HAFNIUM, the CCP targeted over 60,000 U.S. entities, successfully victimizing more than 12,700 in order to steal sensitive information," Leatherman said.
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In late 2020, HAFNIUM allegedly breached the Microsoft Exchange Server, impacting computers worldwide, including a law firm and another university in the Southern District of Texas.
Microsoft announced the breach in March 2021, describing HAFNIUM as a "state-sponsored" group "operating out of China." It noted that the hackers had targeted "infectious disease researchers, law firms, higher education institutions, defense contractors, policy think tanks, and NGOs."
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Xu was arrested in Milan, Italy, on July 3 at the request of the U.S. government and now awaits extradition proceedings. He was charged with wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, conspiracy to cause damage to and obtain information by unauthorized access to protected computers to commit wire fraud and to commit identity theft, obtaining information by unauthorized access to protected computers, intentional damage to a protected computer, and aggravated identity theft.
Ganjei stated, "The Southern District of Texas has been waiting years to bring Xu to justice and that day is nearly at hand. As this case shows, even if it takes years, we will track hackers down and make them answer for their crimes. The United States does not forget."
The DOJ reported that Zhang remains at large.
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China’s secret grip on Boston: CCP proxies apparently infiltrate City Hall
Chinese Communist Party members have reportedly managed to infiltrate a U.S.-based nonprofit embraced by one East Coast mayor's administration.
The Boston Urban Forum, an organization that states it is "dedicated to nurturing community cohesion and development," hosts a monthly public meeting at Boston City Hall.
'China has installed hundreds of CCP proxies in every major city across America.'
However, a Daily Caller News Foundation investigation found that the forum, which "invites officials and professionals from political, academic, and business sectors to discuss municipal policies and livelihood issues," has hosted speakers identified as CCP members for at least half of its events.
A DCNF translation of Chinese government and university reports found that of the 10 events hosted at Boston City Hall since the BUF's founding in 2024, at least eight CCP-affiliated moderators or guest speakers attended five of them.
The organization's website states that its monthly forum was established "with support from the City of Boston."
Further, it notes that its co-founder, Gary Yu, "joined Michelle Wu's campaign for Boston Mayor in 2020 as the Chief Asian Community Liaison Director" after "recognizing the need for [the] Asian Community to be more active in politics."
The DCNF reported in April that Yu helped Wu's campaign raise over $300,000.
The news outlet also previously revealed that Yu is listed as an official of the All-China Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese, which federal authorities have warned "was a CCP organization used to influence overseas Chinese."
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Additionally, Boston participates in a "sister city" program with Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. The DCNF reported that Yu took credit for proposing Boston-Hangzhou Day, noting that Wu was "very supportive" of the idea.
Wu presented the Boston Urban Forum with a certificate of recognition in April and reportedly thanked the organization for its "contributions and service to the community on behalf of the City of Boston."
Wu was also previously listed as one of the nonprofit's "VIP guests" until mid-June, according to the DCNF. The City of Boston is still listed as a sponsor of the Boston Urban Forum.
Ina Mitchell, an investigative journalist, told the news outlet, "China has installed hundreds of CCP proxies in every major city across America."
"These proxies present themselves as civic-minded leaders working to bridge the cultural divide between the U.S. and China at a grassroots level — but they are anything but civic-minded. These bad actors blend in clandestinely, hiding their true allegiance to the 'motherland' behind the respectable veneer of legitimate U.S.-based quasi-government organizations," Mitchell said.
Mitchell explained that China's proxies use "feel-good endeavors," such as forums, galas, and other events, to "open up a plethora of opportunities for the CCP's agents to co-mingle with U.S. lawmakers, police, and titans of industry."
"If you were to ask me what the endgame is, it's to make sure that captured lawmakers are influenced to lean toward pro-Beijing policies and shape public narrative in support of China," Mitchell told the DCNF.
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Scott McGregor, an author and former Canadian intelligence official, told the DCNF that the events provide CCP agents with an opportunity to "craft pro-Beijing narratives where ideological messaging is mixed in subtly within entertainment formats."
"Ceremonies where U.S. lawmakers give their tacit endorsement to United Front operatives with awards and commendations is another soft propaganda tactic used to build reputational trust for CCP proxies operating in the U.S.," McGregor continued. "What most American citizens don't realize is that these proxies and the U.S.-based organizations they have set up here are part of the larger CCP United Front apparatus that is driving the engine of China's overseas influence operations in America."
Wu, Yu, and the Boston Urban Forum did not respond to the DCNF's requests for comment.
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Agriculture secretary unveils plan to stop China’s farmland grab, bio-material smuggling threats
The Trump administration is moving to prevent foreign adversaries from owning farmland in the United States, following reports that foreign entities own nearly 45 million acres of agricultural land.
During a Tuesday morning press conference, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the National Farm Security Action Plan, a multi-agency effort to protect America's food supply by banning foreign rivals, including Chinese entities, from purchasing farmland in the U.S.
'We are working to issue regulatory action to remove over 550 entities from foreign countries of concern from our preferred catalog.'
Rollins was joined at the press briefing by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and White House trade adviser Peter Navarro.
"American agriculture is not just about feeding our families but about protecting our nation and standing up to foreign adversaries who are buying our farmland, stealing our research, and creating dangerous vulnerabilities in the very systems that sustain us," Rollins stated.
The action plan includes "seven critical areas," as outlined on the U.S. Department of Agriculture's website. These areas focus on increasing transparency and imposing stricter penalties for foreign ownership of farmland. Additionally, it emphasizes redirecting domestic investments to strengthen supply chain resilience, combating foreign crime syndicates and biological threats, safeguarding research, and ensuring the USDA aligns with the administration's America First agenda.
The USDA aims to partner with state leaders and members of Congress to swiftly implement executive action and legislation to prevent "countries of concern or other foreign adversaries" from purchasing farmland.
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Rollins stated that the Trump administration would use presidential authorities to "claw back what has already been purchased by China and other foreign adversaries."
She noted that she signed a memo on Tuesday, canceling USDA-affiliated contracts or research arrangements with 70 citizens from countries of concern.
Rollins added, "We are working to issue regulatory action to remove over 550 entities from foreign countries of concern from our preferred catalog."
The agency will roll out an online portal for those in the agricultural industry to "report possible false or failed reporting and compliance with respect to [the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act]."
As of December 2023, nearly 45 million acres of agricultural land are owned by foreign countries, including hundreds of thousands of acres by Chinese entities, according to a report by AFIDA.
Another top goal of the administration's action plan is to address biological material threats. This follows reports in June that federal authorities arrested multiple Chinese nationals who allegedly attempted to smuggle biological material into the United States.
During Tuesday's press conference, Bondi stated that two of the individuals allegedly involved in the schemes had ties to the Chinese Communist Party.
"It's going to stop. FBI has opened over 100 bio-smuggling investigations in recent years," Bondi said.
She also stated that the administration is cracking down on pesticide trafficking across the southern border, noting that "illegal and highly toxic chemicals from Mexico were smuggled into the U.S."
"The Department of Justice is prioritizing the arrest of those illegal aliens doing it," Bondi added.
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Patel’s FBI arrests alleged Chinese spies targeting US Navy
President Donald Trump's administration arrested two more Chinese nationals on Friday as part of its efforts to crack down on the espionage activities of the Chinese Communist Party.
The FBI arrested Yuance Chen, an Oregon resident, and Liren Lai, who traveled to Texas on a tourist visa in April, the Department of Justice announced.
'The individuals charged were acting on behalf of a hostile foreign intelligence service — part of the Chinese Communist Party's broader effort to infiltrate and undermine our institutions.'
According to the DOJ, the two allegedly acted as agents for the CCP's Ministry of State Security by collecting intelligence about U.S. Navy military members and bases.
Attorney General Pamela Bondi stated, "This case underscores the Chinese government's sustained and aggressive effort to infiltrate our military and undermine our national security from within."
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"The Justice Department will not stand by while hostile nations embed spies in our country — we will expose foreign operatives, hold their agents to account, and protect the American people from covert threats to our national security," she added.
The two men are also accused of attempting to recruit service members to carry out similar covert tasks for the MSS, having allegedly visited naval installations in Washington and California in 2022 and 2023. The DOJ claimed that during those visits, Chen took photographs of a bulletin board that contained the names and programs of recruits, most of whom identified their hometown as China. That photo was allegedly sent to an MSS intelligence officer.
Chen and Lai allegedly facilitated a $10,000 "dead drop" payment on behalf of the MSS. The men were accused of coordinating with others in the U.S. to leave a backpack with the cash at a locker in Livermore, California.
A criminal complaint stated that Lai recruited Chen to work for the Chinese intelligence organization in 2021.
The Naval Criminal Investigative Service assisted with the FBI's Friday arrest of Chen and Lai.
The men face up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.
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FBI Director Kash Patel told Fox News Digital, "Today's arrests reflect the FBI's unwavering commitment to protecting our national security and safeguarding the integrity of our military."
"The individuals charged were acting on behalf of a hostile foreign intelligence service — part of the Chinese Communist Party's broader effort to infiltrate and undermine our institutions," Patel continued. "Thanks to outstanding coordination with our partners, including NCIS, we disrupted those efforts and sent a clear message: The United States will not tolerate espionage on American soil. Our counterintelligence operations remain focused, vigilant, and relentless."
In May, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the Trump administration would begin aggressively revoking student visas for Chinese nationals with connections to the CCP or those "studying in critical fields" to clamp down on unchecked espionage.
Since Rubio's announcement, several Chinese nationals have been arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle biomaterial into the U.S.
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Christopher Wray must be prosecuted
The director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation has one job above all: Tell the truth. The FBI’s motto — “Fidelity, Bravery, Integrity” — demands it. But beyond the moral and professional imperative, the director has a legal duty when communicating with Congress. Former Director Christopher Wray failed that duty. On Thursday, the Oversight Project submitted a criminal referral to the Department of Justice and FBI, calling for an investigation — and prosecution if warranted.
The case against Wray centers on two major failures.
Transparency matters, but accountability is what the American people demand.
First, U.S. Customs and Border Protection intercepted 20,000 scannable fake driver’s licenses produced by the Chinese Communist Party. The licenses were part of an election interference scheme aimed at boosting mail-in ballots for Joe Biden in 2020. Current FBI Director Kash Patel and Deputy Director Dan Bongino confirmed this in recent disclosures to Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), noting that prior FBI leadership “chose to play politics and withhold key information from the American people.” Wray had to have known. He testified repeatedly that the 2020 election was secure. That was a lie.
Second, Wray misled Congress about the FBI’s so-called “Catholic memo.” He claimed it came from a single Richmond office and had been withdrawn. But new documents show the FBI circulated over a dozen related files to more than 1,000 employees and even drafted a broader version for wider circulation. As Grassley put it, “[Wray] is lying, and he ought to be followed up. Because if people that lie to Congress aren’t held accountable, it encourages more people to lie.”
The Oversight Project’s referral highlights three key moments when Wray gave sworn testimony contradicted by documented evidence. In September 2020, appearing before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, he denied any coordinated voter fraud effort. In March 2021, he flatly repeated his claim that foreign interference posed no threat — despite growing evidence suggesting otherwise. Yet Wray received regular briefings from Nikki Floris, head of the FBI’s 2020 election security and Foreign Influence Task Force. He acknowledged China’s malign influence campaign as early as July 2020. That alone undercuts his claims of ignorance.
The idea that Wray didn’t know about either scandal doesn’t hold water. Either he knew and lied — or he didn’t want to know. In both cases, that’s disqualifying.
And Wray’s record doesn’t earn him the benefit of the doubt.
He dismissed Antifa as an “ideology,” despite clear evidence of coordinated violent activity across multiple cities. He created the Foreign Influence Task Force that censored speech protected by the First Amendment — flagging the Hunter Biden laptop story and labeling credible sources as conspiracy theorists. He unleashed unprecedented FBI resources to pursue low-level January 6 offenders while ignoring real threats from abroad.
Under Wray, the bureau chased Republicans over flimsy allegations and turned a blind eye to millions flowing from Communist China to the Biden family. He rewarded agents who knelt for BLM while punishing whistleblowers who questioned the bureau’s politicization.
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He effectively turned Pride Month into Pride Years, flooding the agency with DEI and LGBTQ propaganda instead of focusing on mission-critical tasks like national security and counterintelligence.
The FBI under Wray mocked its legal obligations — not just to Congress, but to the public. The bureau continues to fight in court to block the release of documents that would confirm its abuse of power.
Wray’s legacy is a textbook case of weaponization: Act aggressively when evidence hurts the political right, and bury it when it implicates the left. His repeated failures to disclose vital election-related information — and his lies about targeting Catholic Americans — expose a deeper pattern of deception.
The Oversight Project’s criminal referral gives the Justice Department and the FBI a chance to restore trust. Transparency matters, but accountability is what the American people demand.
And this case is only the beginning. We believe Wray and others at the FBI participated in a broader conspiracy to violate Americans’ civil rights. Investigating that conspiracy should begin with one simple act: prosecuting Christopher Wray.
3 Takeaways From The U.S. Bombing Of Iran’s Nuclear Sites
The bombings are a powerful deterrent to the 'CRINK' alliance; talk of America’s decline is merely wishful thinking; and leadership matters.America doesn’t need to copy the Chinese. We need to beat them.
The United States invented GPS. But under Joe Biden, we ceded our leadership in critical technologies to China — and opened the door to disaster. With President Trump back in charge, we have a chance to correct course and secure the future of our economy and national defense.
GPS powers everything. From military operations to farmers in the field, from ATMs to Amazon delivery, satellite-based positioning underpins modern life. But the system has one glaring weakness: no backup. One solar flare, one jammed signal, one cyberattack could knock it out — and take everything with it. Microseconds of disruption could halt supply chains, stall air traffic, and put American lives at risk.
In his first term, Trump leapfrogged China in 5G development. Now we must do it again — with GPS.
The Chinese Communist Party knows it.
While Washington slept, China built a terrestrial backup to GPS — an old-school solution using low-frequency signals and bulky infrastructure, rooted in World War II-era tech. It’s not flashy. But it’s functional. And today, it gives Beijing an edge.
America now faces a choice: Copy China’s playbook — or leap ahead.
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr (R) laid out the stakes in a recent Fox News interview with Maria Bartiromo. “During the Biden years, we fell deeply behind China,” Carr said. “The good news is we have the playbook. President Trump came in his first term and said we must lead the world in 5G. We did exactly that. ... This Trump administration is going to step up again.”
Carr is right. We’ve seen this before. In his first term, Trump leapfrogged China in 5G development. Now we must do it again — with GPS.
That starts with backing a 5G-based backup for GPS. Unlike China’s clunky eLoran system, a 5G-based solution reflects American innovation. It uses ground-based infrastructure and existing networks to deliver a wide-scale, secure, and reliable alternative to GPS — without costing taxpayers a dime. Private industry could roll it out before the end of Trump’s term.
In other words: It’s shovel-ready, future-proof, and 100% Made in America.
Not everyone wants that. Some voices in the policy debate are pushing China’s model instead. And they’re not just misguided — they’re compromised.
As Breitbart recently reported, a coalition of anti-Trump interests and China-linked entities has tried to stall U.S. progress on GPS backup technology. One group, the Resilient Navigation and Timing Foundation, consistently attacks 5G solutions. Unsurprisingly, the group's founding members include UrsaNav — the very firm that helped build China and Russia’s eLoran networks.
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These aren’t just competing policy proposals. They’re coordinated efforts to keep America vulnerable.
We didn’t win the Cold War by patching up the telegraph. We invented the internet. We didn’t defend our skies with rebuilt biplanes. We created stealth bombers and drones. The same principle applies here. This isn’t about replicating China’s last move. It’s about defining what comes next.
And we’ve already started.
Carr and the FCC have launched a formal proceeding to explore “positioning, navigation, and timing” alternatives. That builds on President Trump’s first-term legacy, when he signed bipartisan legislation to strengthen GPS resilience. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) called it “crucial to the national and economic security of the United States.”
That leadership set the standard. Now we must finish the job.
We face a clear choice. One path copies the Chinese Communist Party and locks us into outdated infrastructure. The other unleashes American ingenuity and secures our future through private-sector innovation and Trump-era vision.
Let’s not backtrack. Let’s build forward. Let’s lead again.
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