Several British nationals have been indicted in the United States on charges related to espionage and the smuggling of sensitive military technology to China. These individuals are accused of devising plots to export U.S. military technology, with some referring to Chinese President Xi Jinping in intercepted communications. Additional charges include stalking a U.S. dissident critical of the Chinese regime. A Wisconsin link has emerged in this defense smuggling scheme, with two foreign nationals facing serious allegations of attempting to conceal military tech in unconventional ways. The accused face significant prison time if convicted.