How China May Have Sought to Recruit a House Aide to Spy on the U.S.
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- A man identifying himself as Chris Chen approached a House committee aide this winter with an offer to pay $10,000 or more for sharing information about the committee’s work and U.S. China policy.
- Chen promised biweekly calls and an upfront payment of $2,000, seeking insights on U.S. trade, national security, and the Trump administration’s Venezuela plans.
- The aide, suspecting foul play, reported the offer to the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party.
- The committee determined that Chen was likely a Chinese intelligence officer or contractor, not the Singapore-based consultant he claimed to be.
