Two Chinese Nationals are facing charges in connection with spying on the United States Navy and members of the Navy on behalf of the Ministry of State Security (MSS) for the People's Republic of China's government, Fox News reported on Tuesday.

Chinese nationals have been arrested in the US for allegedly spying and trying to recruit US Navy personnel to work for Chinese intelligence, the Justice Department said on Tuesday.

The pair of Chinese nationals could face up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine if convicted. SAN FRANCISCO (CN) — The Justice Department announced on Tuesday it charged two men with attempting to recruit U.S. Navy members as intelligence assets on behalf of the Chinese government, among other clandestine activities.