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Ex-Chinese military men accused of espionage activities near US bases in South Korea, police say
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: CNN Newsource , as published by KVIA ABC-7
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway China's Foreign Ministry has responded to inquiries about the situation, stating they are unaware of it.
In South Korea, authorities have taken two former Chinese military members into custody. These individuals are suspected of spying on military activities. The suspects allegedly gathered information on US forces and South Korean military operations.
One of the cases involves intercepting communications near a US airbase. Further details on these incidents can be found through CNN, the source of this information. China's Foreign Ministry has responded to inquiries about the situation, stating they are unaware of it.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 13, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
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