Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin exposed a Chinese human trafficking operation as part of communist China’s “gray zone warfare” against America, revealing how foreign adversaries exploit our borders to undermine national security.
Story Highlights
- Chinese national Zengguang Liu arrested for trafficking 23 Chinese women through Arkansas massage parlor operation
- AG Griffin directly links trafficking ring to China’s “gray zone warfare” tactics against the United States
- Two additional Chinese suspects fled the country before arrest warrants could be executed
- Investigation seized over $107,000 in cash including foreign currency from multiple countries
Arkansas Cracks Down on Foreign Trafficking Network
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced the arrest of Zengguang Liu, a Chinese national operating a human trafficking ring through Hot Springs massage parlors. The lengthy investigation by Griffin’s Special Investigations Division identified 23 victims, all Chinese nationals who were trafficked into the United States for exploitation. Law enforcement seized more than $107,000 in cash, including currency from multiple foreign countries, demonstrating the international scope of this criminal enterprise.
Two Chinese Suspects Escape Justice
Arrest warrants remain outstanding for Junfang Li and Yuanbo Xi, both Chinese nationals who investigators believe fled the United States before law enforcement could apprehend them. This pattern of foreign criminals escaping American justice highlights the challenges faced by domestic law enforcement when confronting transnational criminal organizations. The suspects’ ability to flee demonstrates the sophisticated networks these trafficking operations maintain across international borders.
Attorney General Links Crime to Chinese Gray Zone Warfare
Griffin explicitly connected this trafficking operation to China’s broader “gray zone warfare” strategy against America. This unconventional warfare approach includes cyberattacks, disinformation campaigns, and criminal enterprises designed to destabilize American society without triggering direct military confrontation. The Attorney General’s assessment suggests these trafficking networks serve dual purposes: generating criminal profits while undermining American security and social stability through organized criminal activity.
Victims Receive Support as Investigation Continues
Twenty-two of the 23 identified victims accepted services from Arkansas authorities, highlighting the extensive support needed for trafficking survivors. These Chinese nationals were exploited by their own countrymen in a criminal enterprise that spanned state lines and international borders. The ongoing investigation may reveal additional victims and criminal connections as law enforcement continues pursuing this case. Griffin’s office emphasizes this represents a broader pattern requiring enhanced vigilance against foreign criminal organizations operating on American soil.
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— CCP & China Reporter (@CcpReporter) August 18, 2025
