Alleged Chinese Agent to Remain in Custody, Judge Rules, Amid FBI Concerns of Flight Risk

TL;DR

Wanying Zhang, accused of being a Chinese agent, will remain in federal custody.
A federal judge cited flight risk concerns presented by prosecutors.
Zhang allegedly surveilled Taiwan's president's son at the direction of Chinese officials.
Prosecutors highlighted Zhang's family in China, financial assets there, and a potential undeclared Chinese passport.
Zhang attended the University of International Relations in Beijing, which is run by China's intelligence agency.
She was arrested at LAX while attempting to board a flight to Shanghai.

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