Allegations of Espionage During Trump's Beijing Visit Surface

Independent blogger Jennifer Zeng has raised serious allegations of espionage against China during Donald Trump's visit to Beijing. She claims that a Chinese military officer was disguised as a server at a state banquet, monitoring foreign dignitaries, including Elon Musk. Zeng's assertions, which include the identification of the officer and speculation about her being armed, have not been independently verified, and Beijing has yet to respond. This incident adds to Zeng's history of making espionage-related claims against the Chinese government, including previous allegations regarding the assassination of a Khalistani terrorist in Canada. The article delves into these claims and the broader implications for China-US relations.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 22, 2026, 16:30 IST

Espionage Claims by Blogger Jennifer Zeng

Independent blogger Jennifer Zeng has made serious allegations that China engaged in espionage during US President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing. She claims that disguised personnel were used to monitor foreign dignitaries, including a Chinese military officer who was reportedly stationed directly behind Elon Musk at a state banquet. Zeng shared images that circulated on Chinese social media to support her claims.

In a series of posts on X, Zeng asserted that a server positioned behind Musk at the banquet is a decorated active-duty officer of the Chinese military. She also posted a photo of two servers from a state banquet honoring Trump, alleging that images of these women in military attire were widely shared on Chinese social platforms.

In a subsequent post, Zeng identified a waitress behind Musk as Major Cheng Cheng, an elite battalion commander who allegedly contributed to the operational manuals for China's military ceremonies. She even speculated that Cheng might have been armed, stating, "I think Cheng Cheng had a gun or something under her red dress."

These claims made on social media have not been independently verified, and there has been no response from Beijing regarding the allegations.

Zeng's History of Espionage Allegations

This is not the first instance where Jennifer Zeng has accused Beijing of espionage. Earlier in 2023, she suggested that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) might have been involved in the assassination of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada, alleging that the motive was to frame India and create discord between New Delhi and its Western allies.

Donald Trump recently concluded his discussions with Xi Jinping during his state visit to Beijing. The Chinese government emphasized that Taiwan remains the most critical issue in China-US relations during this summit. Other topics included trade relations and the ongoing conflict involving the US and Israel in Iran, which were anticipated to dominate the discussions. Trump also mentioned the possibility of a three-way nuclear agreement involving the US, Russia, and China.