China scientist pleads guilty to stealing trade secret from Monsanto

Xiang Haitao pleaded guilty in Missouri, where Monsanto is based, to one count of conspiracy to commit economic espionage on behalf of China. Photograph: Michael B Thomas/AFP/Getty Images

Xiang Haitao pleaded guilty in Missouri, where Monsanto is based, to one count of conspiracy to commit economic espionage on behalf of China. Photograph: Michael B Thomas/AFP/Getty Images

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