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Alleged Chinese agent makes federal court appearance

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CBS News

What happened

CBS News was first to report​ that the FBI arrested Wanying "Heather" Zhang on Sunday at Los Angeles International Airport before she boarded a flight to Shanghai, China.

Key facts

  • CBS News was first to report​ that the FBI arrested Wanying "Heather" Zhang on Sunday at Los Angeles International Airport before she boarded a flight to Shanghai, China.
  • Reported by CBS News and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 02:03:00 UTC.

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