FBI arrests ‘Chinese foreign agent’ for spying on Taiwan president’s son

A California woman allegedly sent photos and videos of President Lai’s son and his family to Chinese officials.Published On 5 Oct 20265 Oct 2026The FBI has arrested a “Chinese foreign agent” at Los Angeles International Airport accused of spying on the Taiwanese president’s son.Wanying Zhang, also known as Heather, was arrested on Sunday before her planned departure to China, the first assistant US attorney for the Central District of California, Bill Essayli, said in a post on X.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3US delivers F-16V fighter jets to Taiwan as island eyes threat from Chinalist 2 of 3Hong Kong journalist arrested on sedition chargelist 3 of 3Latin America sees China as more positive global influence than US: Pollend of listAuthorities charged Zhang, 34, of Irvine, California, with acting as an unregistered foreign agent.Zhang surveilled Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te’s son, the FBI said. The agency did not directly name Zhang’s alleged target, but later shared a news article identifying him as Lai Ting-yu.The US Justice Department said Zhang travelled to Seattle in 2025 at the behest of Chinese officials. She sent photos, video and license plate in...