Alleged Chinese agent to remain in custody, judge rules, amid flight-risk fears

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California realtor Wanying Zhang is facing federal prosecution for allegedly surveilling the Taiwanese president's son in Washington last year at the direction of Chinese government officials.

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  • Reported by CBS News and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:48:22 UTC.

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