China says it uncovered another US spying case
he accused, surnamed Hou, worked for a defense institute and was sent to a US university as a visiting scholar in 2013
Hou was coerced into revealing Chinese state secrets and also provided intelligence information on his own initiative.
Hou was detained in July 2021 and charged on suspicion of espionage.
His case has been transferred to a court in Chengdu for trial.
The case highlights China's commitment to national security and its crackdown on domestic corruption
China has been increasingly focused on counter-espionage efforts in recent years
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In recent years, China has arrested and detained dozens of Chinese and foreign nationals on suspicion of espionage.
The US has expressed concern over China's counter-espionage push.
he outcome of Hou's trial will be closely watched by both China and the US.
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