Chinese scholar at UM tried to smuggle biological pathogen into the U.S., feds say

[Unkotare]

Chinese loyalty is to the Chinese Communist Party. They are all spies

Only 7% of Chinese citizens are members of the CCP.



7



Of all the Chinese people you personally know very well, how many of them professed loyalty to the CCP above all?

 

[Crepitus]

Obviously you don't know much about the Chinese.

And you know nothing about espionage.

You sanitize your agents, not send them with evidence.

 

[Crepitus]

Only 7% of Chinese citizens are members of the CCP.



7



Of all the Chinese people you personally know very well, how many of them professed loyalty to the CCP above all?

He likely doesn't know any personally.

 

[Unkotare]

He likely doesn't know any personally.

I figured.

 

[Unkotare]

Obviously you don't know much about the Chinese.

Meaning?

 

[Unkotare]

I wouldn't be surprised, if the CCP is working on a deadly flu virus that kills everyone but East Asians.

Why would they do that? The CCP hates A LOT of people in East Asia. Look at how they treat their own people.

 

[RoshawnMarkwees]

Chinese loyalty is to the Chinese Communist Party. They are all spies

Even if they don’t know it.

 

[Unkotare]

Quebec isn't a country. Where do pull these statements from?

You must be fun at parties.

 

[BackAgain]

Look, I wanted zero Mohammedan immigration, visa's, since 1980.

Now, we need to do zero Chines immigration and visa's. Just stop it, wake up, and do it.

Bring back the Chinese Exclusion Act.

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Federal agents have arrested a University of Michigan scholar from China on charges she tried to smuggle a biological pathogen into the United States characterized as a potential agricultural terrorism weapon that can be used for targeting food crops.​

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The FBI counterintelligence case against UM scholar Yunqing Jian, 33, and her boyfriend, 34-year-old Zunyong Liu, was unsealed in federal court in Detroit on Tuesday and marks the second time in less than a week a Chinese national with ties to the university has been charged with federal crimes.​

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On Friday, prosecutors unsealed a criminal case against a former University of Michigan Chinese student who voted illegally in the 2024 election, saying he fled the U.S. to avoid prosecution.​

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Jian is a citizen of China who received a doctorate degree in plant pathogens from Zhejiang University, and investigators say they have discovered information describing her membership in and loyalty to the Chinese Communist Party. Prosecutors say she received money from a Chinese foundation funded largely by the Chinese government to conduct post-doctoral work, including research on a fungus known as Fusarium graminearum, a biological pathogen that can cause devastating diseases in crops.​

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Prosecutors say her boyfriend illegally smuggled a biological pathogen into the U.S. at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport on July 27.​

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"When Customs and Border Protection officers questioned Liu, he made false statements to CBP officers about the purpose of his visit to the United States, and his knowledge of the existence of the biological pathogen in his possession," an FBI special agent wrote in the criminal filing.​

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"Ultimately, Liu admitted to smuggling the pathogen and stated that he brought the pathogen into the United States so that he could conduct research on it at a laboratory at the University of Michigan where his girlfriend, Jian, worked," the agent added.​

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Fusarium graminearum is a strain of a plant pathogen that causes “head blight,” according to the criminal case, a disease that can devastate wheat, barley, maize and rice.​

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"Fusarium graminearum is responsible for billions of dollars in economic losses worldwide each year," the agent wrote. Toxins produced by Fusarium graminearum cause vomiting, liver damage and reproductive defects in livestock and humans, according to the complaint.​

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“The alleged actions of these Chinese nationals — including a loyal member of the Chinese Communist Party — are of the gravest national security concerns," interim U.S. Attorney Jerome Gorgon said in a statement. "These two aliens have been charged with smuggling a fungus that has been described as a ‘potential agroterrorism weapon’ into the heartland of America, where they apparently intended to use a University of Michigan laboratory to further their scheme.”​

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https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2025/06/03/chinese-scholar-at-um-tried-to-smuggle-biological-pathogen-into-the-u-s-feds-say/84008953007/

We aren’t required to accept immigrants from enemy nations.

It’s a choice. The objectivity of that choice gets muddied by bullshit claims of “racism.”

In short, we should absolutely not take any more Chinese immigrant applicants. You’re right.

 

[Doc7505]

Chinese national couple charged with smuggling crop-killing fungus into US: ​

‘Potential Agroterrorism Weapon'​

Chinese national couple charged with smuggling crop-killing fungus into US: ‘Potential agroterrorism weapon’

A Chinese national couple was hit with criminal charges for allegedly smuggling a dangerous fungus into the US capable of destroying crops and poisoning humans and livestock.

nypost.com

3 Jun 2025 ~~ By Victor Nava

A Chinese national couple was hit with criminal charges Tuesday for allegedly smuggling a dangerous fungus into the US capable of destroying crops and poisoning humans and livestock.
Zunyong Liu, 34, was caught by US Customs and Border Protection officers attempting to smuggle Fusarium graminearum – a biological pathogen considered to be “a potential agroterrorism weapon” – into the US via the Detroit Metropolitan Airport last July, according to a criminal complaint filed in a federal court in the Eastern District of Michigan.
Liu initially made false statements about his visit to the US and his knowledge of the pathogen before admitting to law enforcement that he was bringing the noxious fungus to his girlfriend, 33-year-old University of Michigan lab researcher Yunqing Jian, according to authorities.
~Snip~
Evidence also suggests Jian has been involved in “smuggling packages of biological material into the United States on prior occasions,” according to the complaint.
The couple will face conspiracy, smuggling, false statements and visa fraud charges, US Attorney Jerome Gorgon Jr. announced Tuesday.
“The alleged actions of these Chinese nationals — including a loyal member of the Chinese Communist Party — are of the gravest national security concerns,” Gorgon said in a statement.
“These two aliens have been charged with smuggling a fungus that has been described as a ‘potential agroterrorism weapon’ into the heartland of America, where they apparently intended to use a University of Michigan laboratory to further their scheme,” he added.
~Snip~
Evidence obtained by authorities included in the criminal complaint against Jian and Liu.United States District Court , for the , Eastern District of Michigan
Fusarium graminearum can contaminate wheat, barley, maize and rice crops with a disease known as “head blight,” which is responsible for billions of dollars in economic losses worldwide each year, according to the Justice Department.
The toxins Fusarium graminearum gives off can lead to vomiting, liver damage and reproductive defects in humans and livestock if consumed.
“The federal charges announced today against Yunqing Jian and Zunyong Liu, both residents of the People’s Republic of China, signify a crucial advancement in our efforts to safeguard our communities and uphold national security,” Cheyvoryea Gibson, special agent in charge of the FBI Detroit Field Office, said in a statement. “These individuals exploited their access to laboratory facilities at a local university to engage in the smuggling of biological pathogens, an act that posed an imminent threat to public safety.”
~Snip~
In a statement, the University of Michigan said it received “no funding from the Chinese government in relation to research conducted by the accused individuals” and that it has and will continue to “cooperate with federal law enforcement in its ongoing investigation and prosecution.”
“We strongly condemn any actions that seek to cause harm, threaten national security or undermine the university’s critical public mission,” the university said.


Commentary:
China was attempting to repeat their attack on America and the West to our agriculture what they did to society with Covid 19.
It appears that our own universities maybe our worst enemies. Now may be a good time to halt ALL immigration until we can get a handle on just how many enemy infiltrators we actually have.
Just imagine if Joey B were still president. Al Mayorkas would be telling us this is all a lie and Joey B would be nodding his head, asking for another ice cream cone, while dribbling down his leg from an over soaked 'Depends' his handlers forgot to change
Meanwhile, Americans find that Trump has been found to be correct one more additional time.
Surely we will have DSA Democrats, talking heads and Leftists board participants blaming Trump for this, when we all know that it Marxist Democrats that have been allowing anyone with a pulse to cross into America for the last 4 years...




Shall we forgive again?

 

[drudge X]

Chinese student is a euphemism for a CCP agent. Leftists have no problem selling out this country as long as Chinese cash keeps flowing.

 

[shockedcanadian]

You must be fun at parties.

I can't tell if you are being facetious or not. If I was incorrect in your intention than I apologize.

 

[frigidweirdo]

Chinese student is a euphemism for a CCP agent. Leftists have no problem selling out this country as long as Chinese cash keeps flowing.

Not really, many Chinese students are just normal rich kids. Some aren't. Some just want an education they can't get in China because their education system is stuck in the past. Others want a degree from the west because it looks good. Others want to prove their language credentials.

 

[drudge X]

Not really, many Chinese students are just normal rich kids. Some aren't. Some just want an education they can't get in China because their education system is stuck in the past. Others want a degree from the west because it looks good. Others want to prove their language credentials.

All with ties to the CCP. You don't say I am packing up and move my family out of China. Doesn't work that way.

 

[frigidweirdo]

All with ties to the CCP. You don't say I am packing up and move my family out of China. Doesn't work that way.

I feel you are just making this up.

What does "All with ties to the CCP" mean? Yes, they have passports issued by the CCP, their country is run by the CCP.... doesn't mean they're all doing the bidding of the CCP, does it?

Many of them are going there without the CCP knowing or caring, just to get an education.

 

[Oddball]

Chinese national couple charged with smuggling crop-killing fungus into US: ​

‘Potential Agroterrorism Weapon'​

Chinese national couple charged with smuggling crop-killing fungus into US: ‘Potential agroterrorism weapon’

A Chinese national couple was hit with criminal charges for allegedly smuggling a dangerous fungus into the US capable of destroying crops and poisoning humans and livestock.

nypost.com

3 Jun 2025 ~~ By Victor Nava

A Chinese national couple was hit with criminal charges Tuesday for allegedly smuggling a dangerous fungus into the US capable of destroying crops and poisoning humans and livestock.
Zunyong Liu, 34, was caught by US Customs and Border Protection officers attempting to smuggle Fusarium graminearum – a biological pathogen considered to be “a potential agroterrorism weapon” – into the US via the Detroit Metropolitan Airport last July, according to a criminal complaint filed in a federal court in the Eastern District of Michigan.
Liu initially made false statements about his visit to the US and his knowledge of the pathogen before admitting to law enforcement that he was bringing the noxious fungus to his girlfriend, 33-year-old University of Michigan lab researcher Yunqing Jian, according to authorities.
~Snip~
Evidence also suggests Jian has been involved in “smuggling packages of biological material into the United States on prior occasions,” according to the complaint.
The couple will face conspiracy, smuggling, false statements and visa fraud charges, US Attorney Jerome Gorgon Jr. announced Tuesday.
“The alleged actions of these Chinese nationals — including a loyal member of the Chinese Communist Party — are of the gravest national security concerns,” Gorgon said in a statement.
“These two aliens have been charged with smuggling a fungus that has been described as a ‘potential agroterrorism weapon’ into the heartland of America, where they apparently intended to use a University of Michigan laboratory to further their scheme,” he added.
~Snip~
Evidence obtained by authorities included in the criminal complaint against Jian and Liu.United States District Court , for the , Eastern District of Michigan
Fusarium graminearum can contaminate wheat, barley, maize and rice crops with a disease known as “head blight,” which is responsible for billions of dollars in economic losses worldwide each year, according to the Justice Department.
The toxins Fusarium graminearum gives off can lead to vomiting, liver damage and reproductive defects in humans and livestock if consumed.
“The federal charges announced today against Yunqing Jian and Zunyong Liu, both residents of the People’s Republic of China, signify a crucial advancement in our efforts to safeguard our communities and uphold national security,” Cheyvoryea Gibson, special agent in charge of the FBI Detroit Field Office, said in a statement. “These individuals exploited their access to laboratory facilities at a local university to engage in the smuggling of biological pathogens, an act that posed an imminent threat to public safety.”
~Snip~
In a statement, the University of Michigan said it received “no funding from the Chinese government in relation to research conducted by the accused individuals” and that it has and will continue to “cooperate with federal law enforcement in its ongoing investigation and prosecution.”
“We strongly condemn any actions that seek to cause harm, threaten national security or undermine the university’s critical public mission,” the university said.


Commentary:
China was attempting to repeat their attack on America and the West to our agriculture what they did to society with Covid 19.
It appears that our own universities maybe our worst enemies. Now may be a good time to halt ALL immigration until we can get a handle on just how many enemy infiltrators we actually have.
Just imagine if Joey B were still president. Al Mayorkas would be telling us this is all a lie and Joey B would be nodding his head, asking for another ice cream cone, while dribbling down his leg from an over soaked 'Depends' his handlers forgot to change
Meanwhile, Americans find that Trump has been found to be correct one more additional time.
Surely we will have DSA Democrats, talking heads and Leftists board participants blaming Trump for this, when we all know that it Marxist Democrats that have been allowing anyone with a pulse to cross into America for the last 4 years...




Shall we forgive again?

Spies committing an act of war...Take them out and have them summarily shot.

 

[MarathonMike]

Chinese national couple charged with smuggling crop-killing fungus into US: ​

‘Potential Agroterrorism Weapon'​

Chinese national couple charged with smuggling crop-killing fungus into US: ‘Potential agroterrorism weapon’

A Chinese national couple was hit with criminal charges for allegedly smuggling a dangerous fungus into the US capable of destroying crops and poisoning humans and livestock.

nypost.com

3 Jun 2025 ~~ By Victor Nava

A Chinese national couple was hit with criminal charges Tuesday for allegedly smuggling a dangerous fungus into the US capable of destroying crops and poisoning humans and livestock.
Zunyong Liu, 34, was caught by US Customs and Border Protection officers attempting to smuggle Fusarium graminearum – a biological pathogen considered to be “a potential agroterrorism weapon” – into the US via the Detroit Metropolitan Airport last July, according to a criminal complaint filed in a federal court in the Eastern District of Michigan.
Liu initially made false statements about his visit to the US and his knowledge of the pathogen before admitting to law enforcement that he was bringing the noxious fungus to his girlfriend, 33-year-old University of Michigan lab researcher Yunqing Jian, according to authorities.
~Snip~
Evidence also suggests Jian has been involved in “smuggling packages of biological material into the United States on prior occasions,” according to the complaint.
The couple will face conspiracy, smuggling, false statements and visa fraud charges, US Attorney Jerome Gorgon Jr. announced Tuesday.
“The alleged actions of these Chinese nationals — including a loyal member of the Chinese Communist Party — are of the gravest national security concerns,” Gorgon said in a statement.
“These two aliens have been charged with smuggling a fungus that has been described as a ‘potential agroterrorism weapon’ into the heartland of America, where they apparently intended to use a University of Michigan laboratory to further their scheme,” he added.
~Snip~
Evidence obtained by authorities included in the criminal complaint against Jian and Liu.United States District Court , for the , Eastern District of Michigan
Fusarium graminearum can contaminate wheat, barley, maize and rice crops with a disease known as “head blight,” which is responsible for billions of dollars in economic losses worldwide each year, according to the Justice Department.
The toxins Fusarium graminearum gives off can lead to vomiting, liver damage and reproductive defects in humans and livestock if consumed.
“The federal charges announced today against Yunqing Jian and Zunyong Liu, both residents of the People’s Republic of China, signify a crucial advancement in our efforts to safeguard our communities and uphold national security,” Cheyvoryea Gibson, special agent in charge of the FBI Detroit Field Office, said in a statement. “These individuals exploited their access to laboratory facilities at a local university to engage in the smuggling of biological pathogens, an act that posed an imminent threat to public safety.”
~Snip~
In a statement, the University of Michigan said it received “no funding from the Chinese government in relation to research conducted by the accused individuals” and that it has and will continue to “cooperate with federal law enforcement in its ongoing investigation and prosecution.”
“We strongly condemn any actions that seek to cause harm, threaten national security or undermine the university’s critical public mission,” the university said.


Commentary:
China was attempting to repeat their attack on America and the West to our agriculture what they did to society with Covid 19.
It appears that our own universities maybe our worst enemies. Now may be a good time to halt ALL immigration until we can get a handle on just how many enemy infiltrators we actually have.
Just imagine if Joey B were still president. Al Mayorkas would be telling us this is all a lie and Joey B would be nodding his head, asking for another ice cream cone, while dribbling down his leg from an over soaked 'Depends' his handlers forgot to change
Meanwhile, Americans find that Trump has been found to be correct one more additional time.
Surely we will have DSA Democrats, talking heads and Leftists board participants blaming Trump for this, when we all know that it Marxist Democrats that have been allowing anyone with a pulse to cross into America for the last 4 years...




Shall we forgive again?

I wonder where all those 40 thousand young healthy single Chinese men who crossed illegally during Biden's last 2 years?

 

[drudge X]

I feel you are just making this up.

What does "All with ties to the CCP" mean? Yes, they have passports issued by the CCP, their country is run by the CCP.... doesn't mean they're all doing the bidding of the CCP, does it?

Many of them are going there without the CCP knowing or caring, just to get an education.

I am saying Chinese citizens cannot just say I am leaving China. You and I can move to another country without restrictions from the US. Doesn't work that way in China.

 

[Oddball]

I wonder where all those 40 thousand young healthy single Chinese men who crossed illegally during Biden's last 2 years?

Setting up drone swarm trailers, on the land outside the military bases that the CCP bought.

 

[John Edgar Slow Horses]

Stupid comment. You don't speak for our government, only for your asshole.

All with ties to the CCP. You don't say I am packing up and move my family out of China. Doesn't work that way.