Chinese scientist admits stealing trade secrets in US

A Chinese scientist, Kexue Huang, has admitted to stealing trade secrets from two US firms and sending them to China and Germany.

Mr Huang has been charged with economic espionage for stealing secrets on a pesticide and a new food product being developed.

The case is the latest in a series of similar allegations about trade secrets being handed to Chinese companies.

Mr Huang was born in China but holds a permanent resident status in the US.   More Read