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International
China: China>>> is accused by the United States>>> and its allies of orchestrating a sophisticated cyber espionage campaign to recruit US government and military personnel for intelligence gathering, which it denies.
United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation: The United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation>>> seized 13 internet domains and published a short film dramatizing the case of Kevin Mallory>>>, actively working to counter China>>>'s espionage efforts.
Apr 20, 2026 · 30 articles
International
China: China is accused by the Five Eyes alliance of conducting aggressive online espionage to acquire sensitive military, political, and economic intelligence, which it denies.
United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation: The United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is the US agency involved in the joint Five Eyes bulletin, highlighting its role in countering Chinese espionage.
Jun 03, 2026 · 42 articles
International
China: Central actor; its immigration actions against Filipinos triggered the dispute, and it faces accusations of interference and cover-up.
United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation: Conducted raids on Chinese-run steel plants, leading to arrests and shutdowns.
Aug 13, 2026 · 6 articles
International
China: China>>> directed agents like Eileen Wang>>> and Yaoning Sun>>> to spread propaganda in the United States>>>, which has led to convictions and further strained international relations.
United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation: The United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation>>> played a crucial role in investigating and uncovering the illegal activities of Eileen Wang>>> and Yaoning Sun>>>.
May 28, 2026 · 21 articles
International
China: China is implicated in an alleged conspiracy to obtain classified information from the United States government through an unregistered agent, potentially straining international relations.
United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation: The United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation investigated and arrested Thomas Pauken II, and attempted to use him as a double agent, demonstrating its role in national security and counterintelligence.
May 25, 2026 · 9 articles
Regulatory
China: China is the alleged origin of the masterminds (Zou Yi, Huan Liu, Weijian Liu, Guanhua Wang) who controlled the cyber fraud network from abroad.
United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation: The United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation filed a chargesheet against 17 individuals and 58 companies for their alleged roles in a transnational cyber fraud network.
Dec 14, 2025 · 8 articles
International
China: Hosted the meeting and engaged in fugitive repatriations, improving bilateral relations with the U.S.
United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation: Participated in talks to deepen cooperation with China's Public Security Ministry, strengthening bilateral law enforcement ties.
Jul 24, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
China: Country implicated in the espionage allegations; potential diplomatic and reputational effects.
United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation: Conducted the investigation and interviews; cleared Swalwell of corruption but found evidence against Fang.
Aug 17, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
China: China is accused by Trump of election interference, which it denies. The allegations could strain US-China relations.
United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation: Trump ordered the FBI to investigate the alleged Chinese interference.
Jul 17, 2026 · 46 articles
Domestic
China: The scheme primarily targeted Chinese nationals, potentially affecting China's reputation and bilateral relations regarding immigration.
United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation: The FBI assisted in the investigation, contributing to the dismantling of the scheme.
Aug 12, 2026 · 6 articles
International
China: Mentioned as a potential cyber threat to U.S. infrastructure. The incident is not attributed to China, but it underscores the multi-faceted threat.
United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation: Leading the investigation into the cyberattacks, coordinating with state and federal partners. The FBI's role is central to attribution and response, but the incident underscores ongoing threats to critical infrastructure.
Jul 28, 2026 · 210 articles
Regulatory
China: China>>> is the home country of the indicted companies and executives, and the indictment may be seen as an instance of 'unlawful extraterritorial jurisdiction' by its government.
United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation: The United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation>>> assisted the United States — United States Department of Justice>>> in the investigation of the alleged price-fixing conspiracy.
May 19, 2026 · 16 articles
Domestic
China: Recent 2025 incidents occurred near China, under the Indo-Pacific Command.
United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation: The FBI contributed files to the release, but its role is peripheral.
Jul 10, 2026 · 7 articles
Tech
China: Chinese AI models (Z.ai, Moonshot) were used in the response, highlighting the global dimension of AI security.
United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation: The FBI was notified by Hugging Face but has not commented on any investigation.
Jul 21, 2026 · 332 articles
Domestic
China: Similarly, his remarks on India-China ties are secondary, with no direct market impact.
United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation: Protesters have sought a CBI investigation into the alleged recruitment scam, though no action has been confirmed.
Aug 03, 2026 · 62 articles
Domestic
China: China is mentioned in connection with Volt Typhoon cyber espionage operations targeting US officials.
United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation: Investigated the 2025 impersonation of Susie Wiles; referenced in context. No new action in this incident.
Aug 17, 2026 · 88 articles
International
China: China is mentioned as a potential source of cyber threats, but it is not directly involved in this event.
United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation: The FBI attributed the US water infrastructure attacks to 'malicious cyber actors' and later confirmed the Iranian origin. It plays a role in investigating and attributing such attacks.
Aug 22, 2026 · 28 articles
Domestic
China: Rejected lab leak claims; its Wuhan lab is central to the origins debate, affecting its international reputation.
United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation: Stated in 2023 that a lab leak likely caused the pandemic, influencing the origins debate.
Aug 17, 2026 · 57 articles
Domestic
China: China considered but decided against conducting influence operations to change the 2020 election outcome, according to the intelligence assessment.
United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation: The FBI was involved in drafting the 2021 intelligence assessment and has found no evidence of vote tampering.
Jul 13, 2026 · 20 articles
Tech
China: China is mentioned as a competitor in AI development, with President Trump noting the need to avoid falling behind. The incidents may affect global AI competition.
United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation: The FBI was notified of the Hugging Face breach, indicating potential law enforcement involvement.
Jul 21, 2026 · 305 articles
International
China: The vice president of China>>> attended the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, indicating China>>>'s engagement with Russia>>>'s economic initiatives.
United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation: The United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation>>> arrested Donald Heathfield and Tracey Foley>>> in 2010 for living under a false identity in the United States>>>.
Jun 04, 2026 · 33 articles
Business
China: China is mentioned as the operator of the Xinghuo Blockchain Infrastructure, with which Zetrix has an international supernode connection. This provides Zetrix with access to a large user base but is not directly involved in the Philippines MOU.
United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation: The National Bureau of Investigation is a partner agency of Zetrix AI in the Philippines, but not directly involved in the MOU.
Jul 07, 2026 · 7 articles
Domestic
China: Mentioned in declassified intelligence about election interference; not directly affected.
United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation: FBI Director welcomed Clayton; the FBI is part of the intelligence community.
Jul 15, 2026 · 187 articles
Domestic
China: China is referenced regarding pandemic origins, but it is not directly involved in the contempt vote. Its role is background.
United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation: FBI is mentioned regarding lab-leak theory, but it is not directly involved in this event. Its role is background.
Jul 26, 2026 · 353 articles
International
China: China is a competitor in rare earth minerals and humanoid robot technology, an unrelated business and technology event.
United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation: The United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation is facing workforce depletion and easing hiring standards, an unrelated domestic issue in the United States.
Apr 19, 2026 · 29 articles
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