Chinese couple charged with smuggling toxic fungus into US

Two Chinese researchers, Jian Yunqing and Liu Zunyong, have been charged with smuggling a toxic fungus, Fusarium graminearum, into the US, which can damage crops and pose health risks to humans and livestock.The smuggling is alleged to have been conducted to support research at the University of Michigan, with Jian reportedly receiving funding from the Chinese government for related studies in China.The case highlights ongoing US concerns about Chinese espionage and food supply security, amid broader efforts to scrutinize Chinese nationals and revoke visas on national security grounds.https://tsbrenterprises.org/chinese-couple-charged-with-smuggling-toxic-fungus/