Chinese spies tried to infiltrate US bases more than 100 times

It has been revealed that over the past few years, around a hundred Chinese nationals have managed to find their way into sites across the United States that are of importance to national security. In many cases, they have been caught taking pictures or otherwise recording their surroundings, leading officials to suggest that they could be engaging in espionage on behalf of the Chinese Communist Party.

Tensions between China and the US have risen dramatically in recent years, and the revelations have led the latter to fear that the former is now using civilians to dig up potentially sensitive information that could aid in the CCP's efforts.

According to the Wall Street Journal, approximately 10,000 "controlled turnarounds" are recorded at military bases across the nation, mostly involving people who simply took a wrong turn. In some cases, however, factors were present that warranted further investigation.

Chinese nationals have been spotted taking pictures at US army ranges, swimming near military facilities, and even using drones to obtain aerial footage of sites.