Daily News Article - January 8, 2020
1. The first paragraph of a news article should answer the questions who, what, where and when. (In this article, 1st and 2nd paragraphs). List the who, what, where and when of this news item. (NOTE: The remainder of a news article provides details on the why and/or how.)
2. a) Wang and Zhang were in a restricted area of Naval Air Station Key West for 30 minutes before being apprehended. What had they been doing?
b) What did the two tell the FBI agents who questioned them?
c) The two men are due for a bail hearing on Friday. Do you think they should be released on bail? Explain your answer.
3. Why was another Chinese citizen, Liao Lyuyou arrested on December 26 and being held without bail? Be specific.
4. What excuse did he give military police for what he was doing? What was he actually doing?
5. a) Why was Chinese national Zhao Quanli arrested at the same Navy Base in September 2018?
b) What contradicting statements did he make about why he was on base and who he was?
c) How did Zhao explain the Chinese police shirt and belt buckle he had in his possession?
d) What was the outcome of Zhao’s trial?
6. Two Chinese diplomats and their wives ignored guards at the gate at a Virginia military base and evaded military police who chased them. They were later expelled from the U.S. What do you think is going on with all of these incidents? All of these people knew exactly what they were doing. Are they testing the security at our military bases? And did they send the photos/videos of the restricted areas to their government before being apprehended each time? If so, how will the Communist regime use the photos/info about security? What do you think?
7. The Communist government of China under President Xi JinPing is establishing a giant surveillance network over the citizens of China. They know which Chinese citizens are traveling to the U.S. on student, business or travel visas. They can travel on any type of visa but gather information (willingly or unwillingly) for the Communist regime. How should the U.S. respond to these concerning incidents? (Limit the number of visas given to Chinese nationals? Monitor those traveling in the U.S.? Do nothing: we shouldn’t limit travelers, students, etc. from any country from coming here…) Explain your answer.
8. Are you surprised to learn how easy it is to enter a military base when the guards say you are not authorized to do so? What procedures should be changed? (How can/should the military prevent potential spies (or anyone with nefarious motives or just without authorization) from entering our bases?)