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U.S. authorities charge Chinese-linked suspects over airport photography

A Chinese national and an Ontario student have been accused in the United States of photographing airports for a Chinese official. The cases add concrete allegations involving sensitive aviation infrastructure.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Sep 2, 2026, 9:45 PM UTC.

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The allegations could intensify scrutiny of Chinese intelligence activity around airports and critical transport sites.

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