A Chinese national has been arrested and charged with illegally photographing U.S. military aircraft near a Nebraska air force base, according to federal authorities.

Tianrui Liang, described as a college student from China, was taken into custody at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. The charges stem from allegations that he photographed sensitive military planes in the vicinity of Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska.

According to reports, the alleged photography occurred during what authorities described as a multistate road trip. Offutt Air Force Base, located near Omaha, Nebraska, serves as headquarters for U.S. Strategic Command and houses various military aircraft and operations.

The specific charges against Liang and the circumstances of his arrest at JFK Airport were not immediately detailed in available reports. It remains unclear when the alleged photography took place or how authorities became aware of the incident.

Federal law enforcement agencies routinely investigate cases involving unauthorized photography of military installations and equipment, particularly when conducted by foreign nationals. Such cases can involve violations of laws governing restricted areas around military facilities.