The Weird, Twisting Tale of How China Spied on Alysa Liu and Her Dad

A U.S. case exposed an alleged Chinese transnational repression campaign targeting dissidents and their families on American soil.

Authorities say veteran Matthew Ziburis helped surveil Arthur and Alysa Liu in California as part of a wider operation tied to Chinese interests.

The probe led to arrests and charges involving Frank Liu and Qiang Sun, with some defendants later pleading guilty.

The case renewed concern about foreign intimidation, surveillance, and the safety of diaspora communities in the United States.