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Chinese Drone Photographer Charged Under Controversial US Espionage Act
The United States Justice Department has charged a Chinese national under the Espionage Act for taking photos of a military installation using a drone.
The United States Justice Department has charged a Chinese national under the Espionage Act for taking photos of a military installation using a drone.
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