Italy Decides to Extradite Chinese Man Wanted by US for Hacking

The Italian government decided to extradite a Chinese man wanted by the US on hacking charges, people familiar with the matter said on Sunday.

Premier Giorgia Meloni’s government made the decision after an Italian court ruled this month that Xu Zewei could be extradited, the people said, speaking on condition of anonymity.

The US Department of Justice had sought Xu on suspicion of stealing Covid-19 research and hacking charges, alleging he was directed to conduct the operations at the behest of the Chinese government. He was arrested in Italy in 2025 at Washington’s request.

The Italian ministry of justice ...