Chinese Nationals Indicted for Camp Grayling Incident

Five Chinese nationals, who were University of Michigan students at the time, have been indicted on charges of conspiracy, lying to federal investigators, and destroying records related to their unauthorized visit to Camp Grayling, a Michigan Army National Guard base. The incident occurred during the 'Northern Strike' military exercise, which involved U.S. and Taiwanese military personnel, and the students initially claimed to be media personnel but later provided inconsistent explanations, such as stargazing. Despite this, they were found with photos of military vehicles on their devices, aligning with past incidents of Chinese students photographing critical U.S. defense sites. The group is not currently in custody but will be arrested if they come into contact with U.S. authorities. The students were part of a joint program with Shanghai Jiao Tong University and had pre-booked accommodation near the base, suggesting premeditation.