Three U.S. Army Soldiers Arrested for Selling Classified Military Secrets to China

Two active-duty soldiers and one former soldier face charges of theft, bribery, and transmitting national defense information to Chinese contacts.

Jian Zhao, an active-duty U.S. Army supply sergeant, allegedly sold classified hard drives marked 'SECRET' and 'TOP SECRET' to individuals in China for at least $15,000.
Li Tian, another active-duty soldier, is accused of sharing sensitive information about U.S. military vehicles, including Bradley and Stryker systems, with former soldier Ruoyu Duan in exchange for money.
Zhao also conspired to sell an encrypted military computer and sensitive documents related to U.S. military readiness and HIMARS systems to Chinese buyers.
The arrests followed federal indictments in Oregon and Washington, with officials emphasizing the national security risks posed by the alleged actions.
The FBI and U.S. Army Counterintelligence Command collaborated on the investigation, highlighting the ongoing threat of foreign intelligence targeting U.S. military secrets.