US Navy sailor convicted of spying for China

A US Navy sailor, Jinchao Wei, has been convicted of spying for China. Wei was found guilty of selling sensitive information about the locations and weapons of US warships to Chinese agents for $12,000. The Department of Justice stated that Wei provided the Chinese government with details about the specifications and capabilities of US Navy vessels, including their locations and the types of weapons they carried. This information could have been used to undermine the US military's operations and strategies. Wei, who served as a logistics specialist, was arrested in 2019 and later charged with espionage. The case highlights the ongoing efforts by foreign adversaries, particularly China, to gather intelligence and undermine the US military's capabilities. The conviction of Jinchao Wei underscores the importance of maintaining strict security protocols and vigilance within the US military to prevent sensitive information from falling into the wrong hands.