Two Chinese intelligence officers, Zha Rong and Chai Meng, have been charged by the US with attempting to steal information about a type of jet engine technology from US companies over a five year period. "This action is yet another example of criminal efforts by the Department of Justice to facilitate the theft of private data for China's commercial gain", said US Attorney Adam Braverman. This comes amid mounting pressure on China to answer US concerns over alleged theft of intellectual property, and marks the third time since September that charges have been brought against Chinese intelligence officers.
Two Chinese intelligence officers, Zha Rong and Chai Meng, have been charged by the US with attempting to steal information about a type of jet engine technology from US companies over a five year period. "This action is yet another example of criminal efforts by the Ministry of State Security to facilitate the theft of private data for China's commercial gain", said US Attorney Adam Braverman. This comes amid mounting pressure on China to answer US concerns over alleged theft of intellectual property, and marks the third time since September that charges have been brought against Chinese intelligence officers.