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Ex-Illinois Tech Student Convicted as Chinese Spy Released in US-China Prisoner Exchange Deal

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A former Chinese student in a Chicago college, who was previously convicted of espionage-related charges in the US, is now back in his homeland.

The student, Ji Chaoqun, has been serving an eight-year prison sentence for providing sensitive background information on eight American citizens who are defense contractors to Chinese intelligence officials.

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