Timeline
- June 1995, "Walk-in" agent gives CIA agents classified Chinese document detailing American nuclear designs.
- July 1995, CIA director, Energy Secretary, and chief of staff learn of nuclear espionage for first time.
- October 31, 1995, FBI agents learn of nuclear thefts.
- November 1995, National Security Advisor to the President learns of Chinese nuclear espionage.
- Late 1995, Energy Dept. agents discover theft of nuclear designs while analyzing nuclear tests by China.
- April 1996, Assist. National Security Advisor, Defense Sec., Attorney General, FBI director learn of nuclear thefts.
- July 1997, President learns of Chinese nuclear espionage from National Security Advisor.
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