Two U.S. Navy Sailors Arrested For Passing Military Secrets To Chinese Intelligence

Two sailors based in California charged separately for conspiring to provide sensitive information to China.
Sailor Jinchao Wei allegedly sent photos, videos, manuals about U.S.S. Essex and other ships in exchange for money from Chinese officer.
Petty Officer Wenheng Zhao accused of collecting bribes for sharing U.S. naval plans, blueprints, and exercise details with Chinese.
Arrests highlight ongoing Chinese efforts to obtain classified information about U.S. military operations and technology.
Cases mark continued espionage threat from China seeking to undermine U.S. national security.