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Chinese Nationals Arrested for Smuggling Crop-Killing Fungus, Raising Agroterrorism Concerns

Two Chinese nationals were arrested in Michigan for smuggling Fusarium graminearum, a toxic, crop-killing fungus, into the U.S. over two years, raising concerns about agroterrorism and food security. One suspect was a post-doctoral research fellow whose research was partly funded by the People's Rep...

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Chinese Nationals Arrested for Alleged Smuggling of Dangerous Fungus in Michigan

Two Chinese nationals studying at the University of Michigan were arrested for allegedly smuggling Fusarium graminearum, a fungus posing a significant threat to US agriculture, into the country; this incident prompted Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall to advocate for legislation to counter Chinese in...

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Chinese Nationals Charged with Smuggling Potential Bioweapon into US

Two Chinese University of Michigan research fellows were charged with smuggling Fusarium graminearum, a fungus that causes significant crop damage and is considered a potential bioweapon, into the U.S., prompting concerns about national security and bioterrorism.

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Chinese Nationals Accused of Smuggling Agroterrorism Fungus into US

Chinese nationals Yunqing Jian and Zunyong Liu are accused of smuggling the Fusarium graminearum fungus into the U.S., a potential agroterrorism act that could severely damage the American food supply, causing billions of dollars in economic losses; the FBI investigation highlights national security...

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Chinese National Charged with Smuggling Potential Bioweapon into US

A Chinese national, Zunyong Liu, was charged with smuggling fusarium graminearum, a toxic fungus classified as a potential bioweapon, into the US via Detroit Metropolitan Airport in July 2023; his girlfriend, a University of Michigan researcher, is also implicated.

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Chinese Nationals Charged with Smuggling Potential Agroterrorism Weapon into U.S.

Two Chinese nationals, Yunqing Jian and Zunyong Liu, were charged with smuggling Fusarium graminearum, a potential agroterrorism weapon, into the U.S. via Detroit Metropolitan Airport, allegedly with Chinese government funding and for research at the University of Michigan; Jian's ties to the Chines...

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US Thwarts Smuggling of Potential Bioweapon Fungus

US authorities arrested a Chinese couple for attempting to smuggle Fusarium graminearum, a fungus considered a potential bioweapon, into the US from China in 2023; the man, a former University of Michigan employee and member of the CCP, and his girlfriend were charged with conspiracy and smuggling.

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Chinese Nationals Arrested for Smuggling Toxic Fungus into U.S.

Two Chinese nationals, Yunqing Jian and Zunyong Liu, were arrested for smuggling the toxic fungus Fusarium graminearum into the U.S. in multiple attempts between 2022 and 2024, concealing it in footwear and luggage; Jian, a University of Michigan researcher, and Liu face charges of conspiracy, smugg...

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Chinese Researchers Charged with Smuggling Crop-Decimating Fungus into US

Two Chinese researchers were charged with smuggling Fusarium graminearum, a fungus causing billions of dollars in crop losses annually and posing a bioterrorism risk, into the US hidden in tissues, bypassing USDA import regulations.

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Chinese Scientists Charged with Smuggling Toxic Fungus into US

Two Chinese scientists, Yunqing Jian and Zunyong Liu, were charged with smuggling the toxic fungus Fusarium graminearum into the US in July 2024; Jian, a member of the Chinese Communist Party, hid the fungus in her backpack, while Liu, who had previously worked at the University of Michigan lab wher...

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Chinese National Charged with Smuggling Toxic Fungus into US

A 34-year-old Chinese national, Zunyong Liu, was charged with smuggling the toxic fungus fusarium graminearum into the US, intending to use it for research at a University of Michigan lab where his girlfriend works; the FBI alleges this poses grave national security concerns.

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Chinese Researchers Charged with Smuggling Toxic Fungus in US

Two Chinese researchers, Jian Yunqing and Liu Zunyong, were charged in the US with smuggling Fusarium graminearum, a toxic fungus that causes crop disease and could be weaponized, raising concerns about agroterrorism and Chinese infiltration.

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