A court in Dresden has begun the trial of two individuals suspected of espionage for China. Jian G., a former aide of a lawmaker in the Alternative for Germany (AfD), allegedly provided intelligence to Chinese operatives since 2002. Accusations include passing sensitive information related to the European Parliament and accessing over 500 classified documents. Concurrently, Jaqi X. is accused of aiding Jian by facilitating access to data related to flights and defense equipment transport. Krah, an AfD member under investigation for related financial misconduct, denies discussing internal matters with Jian G.
Jian G., a former assistant to a lawmaker from the far-right Alternative for Germany party, is accused of sharing sensitive information with Chinese intelligence for decades.
Prosecutors accuse Jian G. of illegally accessing over 500 classified documents from the European Parliament, including sensitive debates and decisions.
The second defendant, Jaqi X., assisted Jian G. in accessing information on flights and passengers related to the transport of defense equipment.
Maximilian Krah, under investigation for money laundering and corruption, denies discussing internal AfD problems with Jian G., despite concerns over potential party embarrassment.
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