Two Chinese nationals, Yunqing Jian and Zunyong Liu, were arrested in Michigan for allegedly smuggling and studying Fusarium graminearum, a toxic crop-killing fungus, in U.S. labs. Experts like Gordon Chang warn this incident, part of a pattern of Chinese infiltration, signals a 'People's War' by China against the U.S., potentially involving biological agents worse than COVID-19 or fentanyl, and advocate for severing relations with China.
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Two Chinese nationals, Yunqing Jian and Zunyong Liu, were arrested in Michigan for allegedly smuggling and studying Fusarium graminearum, a toxic crop-killing fungus, in U.S. labs. Experts like Gordon Chang warn this incident, part of a pattern of Chinese infiltration, signals a 'People's War' by China against the U.S., potentially involving biological agents worse than COVID-19 or fentanyl, and advocate for severing relations with China.
Trending- 1 1976: Mao Zedong died.
- 2 2019: China's 'People's War' decree.
- 3 2020: Two Chinese nationals pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a breach at a Naval air station in Key West; Americans in all 50 states received unsolicited seeds from China.
- 4 2021: Charles Lieber convicted.
- 5 2022: Ji Chaoqun convicted.
- 6 2024: FBI filed charges against five Chinese nationals, all students at the University of Michigan.
- 7 Late 2024: Fengyun Shi convicted in federal court for illegally taking photos of Norfolk, Virginia, naval bases using a drone.
- 8 May 2025: Fengyun Shi deported.
- 9 Early June 2025: Yunqing Jian and Zunyong Liu arrested.
- Arrests and charges for conspiracy, smuggling, false statements, and visa fraud
- Warnings of potential biological attacks and economic disruption in the U.S.
- Calls to sever relations with China
- Increased awareness of Chinese infiltration efforts in the U.S.
What: Arrests of two Chinese nationals (Yunqing Jian and Zunyong Liu) for allegedly smuggling and studying a toxic fungus (Fusarium graminearum) in the U.S.
When: Earlier this week (June 2-6, 2025); alleged smuggling activity occurred over a two-year period.
Where: Michigan (specifically University of Michigan), Key West (Florida), Camp Grayling (Michigan), Norfolk (Virginia).
Why: Suspects allegedly smuggled and studied the fungus, which causes crop-killing blight and is toxic to humans, potentially as part of a 'People's War' by China against the U.S.
How: Covert infiltration and alleged smuggling of biological agents; research funded by the People's Republic of China; arrests and charges by U.S. authorities.