A California woman, Wanying Zhang, has been arrested and accused of acting as a spy for China by surveilling the family of Taiwanese President William Lai. The FBI apprehended her at Los Angeles International Airport as she was reportedly planning to flee to China. Following her arrest, a judge ruled that she poses a significant flight risk, leading to her detention while she awaits trial. Court documents revealed her alleged connections with intelligence-linked syndicates and her involvement in a broader crackdown on foreign agents operating in the United States. The case has raised concerns about Chinese surveillance activities targeting Taiwanese officials, prompting Taiwan to strengthen its legal protections.