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Jinchao Wei

Coverage of Jinchao Wei in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Aug 21 · 11:35 UTCMost recent: Jan 12 · 21:00 UTC
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Patrick Weiperson2Chinaplace2U.S. Navyorganization2Naval Base San Diegoplace2U.S.S. Essexorganization1Pacific Fleetorganization1Espionagetopic1Export Violationstopic1
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  • SECURITYJan 12 · 21:00 UTCFBI NATIONAL PRESS
    Former U.S. Navy Sailor Sentenced to 200 Months for Spying for China

    Jinchao Wei, a former U.S. Navy sailor also known as Patrick Wei, was sentenced to 200 months in prison for espionage charges related to spying for China. Wei was arrested in August 2023 at Naval Base San Diego while arriving for work on the U.S.S. Essex, an amphibious assault ship.

  • SECURITYAug 21 · 11:35 UTCFBI NATIONAL PRESS
    U.S. Navy Sailor Convicted of Spying for China

    Jinchao Wei, an active-duty U.S. Navy sailor stationed at Naval Base San Diego, was convicted of espionage and export violations for attempting to sell Navy secrets to a Chinese intelligence officer. The case represents a significant breach of national security involving classified military information.

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