CHINA SPIED ON OLYMPIAN ALYSA LIU'S FATHER

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MON, APR 20, 2026

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A Chinese operative attempted to stalk the father of figure skater Alysa Liu years before her rise to Olympic prominence. The surveillance was part of a broader campaign targeting US residents deemed dissidents against China.

The espionage operation against Liu's family represents one of several cases documenting China's intelligence gathering on perceived opponents within the United States. The Chinese operative focused surveillance efforts on Liu's father, while also monitoring other American residents critical of Beijing's government. The details of the operation have emerged through investigative reporting that traces the complex web of surveillance tactics. The case highlights growing concerns about foreign intelligence activities targeting individuals and their families on US soil, particularly those with connections to China or who have spoken out against Chinese government policies. Liu went on to become a prominent figure skater and Olympic competitor, but the surveillance predated her athletic prominence. The incident underscores how intelligence operations can target individuals over extended periods, regardless of their public status or profile.

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