The recent capture of a spy in New York has sparked a controversy between China and the United States of America. In recent years, several countries have raised allegations against Chinese spies operating in various parts of the world. A few months ago, Indian media reported that a Chinese spy ship was detected in Indian waters, allegedly snooping on India. For a long time, India has also claimed that Sri Lanka’s Hambantota port is being used for spying on India. These recent incidents compel us to examine international laws related to espionage.