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U.S. arrests five alleged Chinese agents, accusing them of targeting dissidents

Five Chinese agents have been arrested in the United States (US) for allegedly targeting opponents of the Chinese government.

According to the French news agency, US officials have confirmed that five Chinese agents have been arrested on charges of targeting opponents of the Chinese government.

US Assistant Attorney General John C. Demers said eight people had been charged with being part of China’s “Fox Hunt” illegal law enforcement operation.

He said China calls Operation Fox Hunt an international anti-corruption campaign in which Chinese expatriates accused of corruption are arrested, brought back to China and prosecuted.

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