A former U.S. Navy sailor has been sentenced to nearly 17 years in prison after being convicted of espionage for selling sensitive military information to Chinese intelligence. The sailor, identified as Jinchao Wei, sold details about U.S. Navy ships and operations, receiving approximately $12,000 for his actions. Multiple reports confirm that the sentencing reflects the seriousness of the offense and highlights the ongoing tensions between the U.S. and China regarding military intelligence.