Chinese Researchers Charged with Smuggling Potential Bioweapon into US

Two Chinese researchers have been charged with smuggling a potential agroterrorism weapon into the United States. The FBI affidavit reveals that the weapon, a fungus sample hidden in tissues, was discovered during laboratory testing. The sample contains a DNA sequence with the potential to cause a fungal disease that could decimate crops and impact human health. CNN's Max Foster explains the situation. One of the researchers, Yunqing Jian, is scheduled to appear in court. Her attorney has not yet commented. The other researcher, Zunyong Liu, is not currently in the US. CNN senior national security analyst Juliette Kayyem comments on the timing of the announcement, noting that it aligns with the White House's stance on China and Chinese students. The incident highlights concerns about biosecurity and international relations.