German Citizen Charged with Spying for China in European Parliament
A German citizen who worked for a far-right lawmaker in the European Parliament has been charged with spying for China for over four years, passing on sensitive information and snooping on Chinese dissidents in Germany. Another Chinese citizen was also charged for assisting in providing logistics information. The incident has cast an unflattering light on the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD).
Key Points
- German citizen Jian Guo charged with spying for China for over four years
- Guo allegedly passed on sensitive information from the European Parliament to Chinese intelligence
- Another Chinese citizen charged for assisting in providing logistics information
- Incident casts an unflattering light on the far-right party AfD
Pros
- Important revelation of espionage activities within the European Parliament
- Highlighting potential security risks and implications of foreign influence in European politics
Cons
- Negative impact on the reputation of the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD)
- Potential diplomatic strain between Germany and China