A wave of mysterious deaths and disappearances involving top scientists in both the U.S. and China is raising serious national security concerns.
Reports indicate that at least nine Chinese researchers working in sensitive fields have died in recent years, many in incidents officially labeled as accidents or sudden illnesses. At the same time, at least 11 American experts tied to nuclear, aerospace, and defense programs have either died or vanished under unusual circumstances since 2022.
One of the most scrutinized cases involves Feng Yanghe, a military-linked scientist who died in a late-night car crash in Beijing in 2023. While authorities described it as an accident, language in his obituary and the honors surrounding his burial raised eyebrows among observers.
Other Chinese scientists, including Zhang Xiaoxin, have also died in reported accidents, adding to a growing list that spans fields like hypersonics, artificial intelligence, and microelectronics.
On the U.S. side, the pattern is equally concerning.
Former Air Force general William Neil McCasland disappeared earlier this year after leaving his home without essential belongings. His case mirrors several others tied to researchers connected to major defense hubs like Air Force Research Laboratory and Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Some individuals reportedly worked on advanced materials, propulsion systems, and classified aerospace technologies. Others were linked to facilities such as NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, intensifying speculation about potential connections.
So far, officials have not confirmed any coordinated threat.
But concern is rising.
Lawmakers, including James Comer, are now pushing for formal investigations into whether these cases are linked or represent isolated incidents. Agencies such as the FBI, Pentagon, and Department of Energy are reportedly reviewing the situation.
Even Donald Trump acknowledged being briefed, calling the developments “serious” while expressing hope that the pattern is coincidental.
Still, the timing and overlap are difficult to ignore.
The cases span multiple years, involve high-level experts with access to sensitive information, and cluster around critical research sectors tied to national defense.
For now, there are more questions than answers.
Whether this is coincidence, systemic risk, or something more coordinated remains unclear. But one thing is certain.
When scientists connected to advanced military and space programs begin disappearing, the world pays attention.