Biwei Zhang
CanadainternFemale4.2Global Dominance: 0.01%Biwei Zhang, also known as Claire Zhang, is a Canadian national of Chinese origin who recently made headlines after being arrested in Belgium on suspicion of espionage for China while serving as an intern at NATO. Born in 1993, she has a background in economics and computer science, having studied at York University and the University of Ottawa. Zhang’s previous roles included positions at federal agencies in Canada, such as Statistics Canada and the Canadian Space Agency. Her arrest has raised significant concerns regarding the vetting process for NATO interns, particularly given her history of applying for government jobs under potentially fraudulent circumstances.
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Biwei Zhang, a former Canadian civil servant, was arrested on suspicion of espionage for China while interning at NATO.
What we know so far about the Canadian NATO intern accused of spying for ChinaCanada· 2026-08-08
Biwei Zhang was identified as a Canadian national of Chinese origin arrested on espionage charges.
Politics Insider: Ottawa-Beijing relations face strain over allegations of NATO spyingCanada· 2026-08-02
Biwei Zhang, who also goes by the name Claire Zhang, is being held in prison while Brussels police investigate whether she passed on information to China.
Belgium residents react to arrest of Canadian NATO internCanada· 2026-08-01
Biwei Zhang is a former Canadian civil servant accused of spying on behalf of China.
China silent on allegations of NATO spying as Beijing extends Canada anti-dumping probeCanada· 2026-07-31
Biwei Zhang, a Canadian NATO intern, was arrested in Belgium on suspicion of spying for China.
NATO intern arrested in Belgium on suspicion of spying for China, source saysCanada· 2026-07-31
