Chinese National Charged With Alleged Foreign Interference in Canberra

The woman, who is also an Australian permanent resident, was arrested by the AFP on Aug. 2 and appeared in court on Aug. 4.

AFP Counter Terrorism and Special Investigations Assistant Commissioner Stephen Nutt reveals information about the Chinese national charged with foreign interference offence in a press conference in Canberra, Australia, on Aug. 4, 2025. Australian Federal Police

A third person has been charged under Australia’s foreign interference laws.

The Chinese woman has been accused of allegedly spying on a Canberra-based Buddhist group on behalf of Beijing.