The episode comes as the Trump administration tries to more aggressively confront China on a host of issues, including national security, trade and immigration.

Two Chinese nationals were arrested on espionage charges for collecting intelligence about the U.S. Navy for the People’s Republic of China, and face fines and prison sentences if convicted.

Two Chinese nationals were arrested by the FBI on charges of spying on the U.S. Navy for China’s government. One of the men, Yuance Chen, 38, a permanent resident of the U.S., stands accused of gathering intelligence at Navy facilities,