Two Chinese researchers, Jian Yunqing and Liu Zunyong, have been charged with smuggling a toxic fungus, Fusarium graminearum, into the US, which can damage crops and pose health risks to humans and livestock.
- The smuggling is alleged to have been conducted to support research at the University of Michigan, with Jian reportedly receiving funding from the Chinese government for related studies in China.
- The case highlights ongoing US concerns about Chinese espionage and food supply security, amid broader efforts to scrutinize Chinese nationals and revoke visas on national security grounds.
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