China warns it may detain people from US in retaliation for prosecution of military-affiliated scholars: Report

Chinese officials are allegedly warning that the country might detain people from the United States . Leaders from the nation reportedly threatened this action in response to the prosecution of multiple Chinese military-affiliated scholars in the U.S., the reported Saturday, citing people familiar with the matter. The apparent warnings have come repeatedly and through multiple different channels. Over the summer, the Justice Department began charging Chinese scientists for failing to disclose to customs authorities their active-duty status with the People’s Liberation Army. At least some were reportedly still coordinating their activities with Chinese diplomats. While a spokesman for the State…