Pakistan, July 2 -- The US Justice Department has charged two Chinese nationals with spying inside the United States on behalf of Beijing. The accused allegedly took photos of a naval base, coordinated secret cash drops, and tried to recruit military members willing to work for Chinese intelligence.

The case, filed in federal court in San Francisco, highlights ongoing efforts by China to secretly gather intelligence about American military capabilities. Officials linked this spying to China's Ministry of State Security (MSS), the country's main intelligence .

Attorney General Pam Bondi said the case shows China's aggressive attempts to infiltrate the US military and threaten national security. She promised that the Justice Department wi...