July 1 (UPI) -- Two Chinese nationals made separate appearances in federal courts on Tuesday to face charges accusing them of acting as agents for the Chinese government.

Two Chinese nationals have been arrested for espionage and for allegedly seeking to recruit members of the US Navy to serve as intelligence assets, the Justice Department said Tuesday.

Two Chinese nationals have been charged in the US with engaging in espionage activities on behalf of China

Two Chinese nationals have been charged in the US for allegedly trying to recruit Navy members to spy for China. Prosecutors say they worked for China’s intelligence agency and left a $10,000 payment in a California locker in exchange for national security information.

"This case underscores the Chinese government's sustained and aggressive effort to infiltrate our military and undermine our national security from within," said Attorney General Pam Bondi in a statement

Chinese nationals charged with spying in the U.S., including photographing naval bases and recruiting military members for espionage.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has charged two Chinese nationals for acting as agents to the People's Republic of China (PRC).

Two Chinese nationals have been charged with spying inside the United States on behalf of Beijing.

Two Chinese nationals have been accused of attempting to infiltrate US military and collect classified information.