U.S. Takes Decisive Action, Expelling 62 Chinese Communist Spies This Year

The FBI has apprehended 62 Chinese Communist spies this year. (Video Screenshot)

[People News] Recently, FBI Director Kash Patel disclosed that in 2026 alone, the FBI expelled 62 Chinese Communist spies and arrested 113 foreign spies. This major operation signifies a fundamental shift in U.S. national security strategy. Moving from a previous stance of 'passive defense and discreet expulsions' to a current approach of 'high-profile prosecutions and comprehensive clean-up,' the U.S. has suddenly adopted a robust strategy against Chinese spies and the 'fifth column,' motivated by pressing geopolitical and technological strategic considerations.

According to the Liberty Times, Patel mentioned in a video posted on social media platform X on July 8 that 113 foreign spies were arrested in 2026, marking a 53% increase from the previous year. He stated, '(These arrests indicate) our scientific and technological information is securely retained within the country, and our defense secrets remain confidential. However, the FBI has not stopped there; in 2026 alone, it expelled 62 Chinese spies.' This achievement has also disrupted the deep infiltration operations initiated by the Beijing authorities against the United States.

Patel further highlighted in the video that the FBI has made progress in addressing cyber threats, with cybercrime prosecutions increasing by 77%. The video also indicated that the FBI is currently classifying drug trafficking organizations as foreign terrorist groups for targeted action, having arrested approximately 4,800 members of these organizations.

According to reports, the U.S. House of Representatives Homeland Security Committee stated in a report released in February 2025 that the FBI opens a new case related to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) approximately every 12 hours to address Beijing's intelligence activities. The report also outlines several espionage cases carried out by the CCP in the United States since 2021. These cases cover 20 states and involve the transmission of sensitive military intelligence to Beijing, the theft of commercial secrets for the benefit of the CCP regime, transnational suppression plans targeting Chinese dissidents, and actions that obstruct judicial fairness.

Additionally, the report highlights that the losses incurred from the CCP's theft of U.S. intellectual property amount to about $4,000 to $6,000 annually for each four-person household after taxes.

The U.S. 'preemptive' strategy ensures absolute security.

Comprehensive media reports indicate that in recent years, the U.S. intelligence community, including the FBI and CIA, has repeatedly warned that the CCP is accelerating its potential military adventure actions. In this context, the CCP's spy network operating within the United States has evolved from a previous focus on 'normalizing intelligence gathering' to 'tactical preparedness and wartime sabotage.'

FBI Director Christopher Wray has previously confirmed that Chinese hacker organizations, such as 'Volt Typhoon,' along with offline spies, have shifted their focus from traditional theft of commercial secrets to infiltrating critical U.S. infrastructure, including the power grid, water facilities, key ports, and communication systems. The U.S. has recognized that if a conflict erupts in the Taiwan Strait, the mission of these undercover spies is to disrupt the social operations of the United States immediately, thereby hindering military support. Consequently, a 'preemptive' comprehensive cleanup is planned for 2026 to ensure absolute security on the U.S. mainland during wartime.

Blocking High-Tech 'Gray Smuggling Channels'

As the U.S.-China technology war intensifies, the United States has imposed stringent export controls on advanced semiconductors, AI chips, quantum computing, and biotechnology. However, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is unable to acquire these technologies through legitimate trade and is left to rely on 'smuggling' and 'espionage theft.'

Historically, the CCP has depended on academic exchanges and the 'Thousand Talents Program' to steal and assimilate technology. Following the U.S. implementation of comprehensive preventive measures, espionage activities have become more covert and grassroots in nature. Among the 62 individuals expelled or arrested, many were involved in smuggling high-tech chips back to China via third-party countries or acting as 'corporate insiders' within major U.S. tech companies. The U.S. is now taking decisive action to sever the last gray lifeline that the CCP has to circumvent technological blockades.

Unbearable 'Transnational Suppression'

In recent years, the actions of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) on American soil have become increasingly audacious, posing a serious challenge to the legal and sovereignty boundaries of the United States.

The CCP's Ministry of State Security has set up secret police stations in cities such as New York, where they illegally monitor and intimidate Chinese dissidents, Hong Kong exiles, and Xinjiang groups residing in the U.S. There have even been instances of spies attempting to bribe American officials and interfere in local elections to foster pro-CCP factions. This extension of totalitarian governance into the U.S. has crossed a political red line recognized by both major parties. The FBI's high-profile response serves to reaffirm U.S. territorial sovereignty and send a clear message to Beijing that its reach has exceeded acceptable limits.

Regulations and budgets have been significantly relaxed.

Previously, when the U.S. apprehended CCP spies, there were often concerns about public backlash regarding 'racial discrimination' or a preference for discreet handling to maintain diplomatic niceties. However, the situation has fundamentally changed. Both parties in Congress are now united in their stance against the CCP, providing the FBI and the Department of Justice with substantial funding and legal resources. Law enforcement agencies no longer need to exercise caution.

FBI Director Christopher Wray's choice to publicly announce the arrest of 62 CCP spies this year is a significant political statement and a form of psychological warfare. This action not only serves as a warning to Beijing but also demonstrates to international allies America's commitment to 'cleaning up its own house.' Furthermore, it aims to create a strong deterrent effect within the U.S. high-tech and academic sectors, ensuring that anyone attempting to collaborate with Beijing faces severe consequences.

The U.S.'s sudden focus on capturing CCP spies and the sweeping measures taken are fundamentally driven by the fact that U.S.-China tensions have evolved beyond mere trade disputes and have entered the intelligence cleansing phase of a 'quasi-war system.'
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