Chinese Military Officer Charged With Visa Fraud, Allegedly Took Research From US University

Chinese Military Officer Charged With Visa Fraud, Allegedly Took Research From US University
Soldiers of the People's Liberation Army march in front of the entrance of the Forbidden City in Beijing on May 20, 2020. Andrea Verdelli/Getty Images
Frank Fang
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An alleged Chinese researcher who hid his military background was arrested at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on June 7 before he could board a plane back to China.

Wang Xin, who is actually an officer with China’s military, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), was charged with visa fraud after his arrest on Sunday, according to a June 11 press release from the Department of Justice.
Frank Fang
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Frank Fang is a Taiwan-based journalist. He covers U.S., China, and Taiwan news. He holds a master's degree in materials science from Tsinghua University in Taiwan.
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