He needs to be punished severely.
I’m guessing though, that there are Chinese here that are being threatened by foreign assets, maybe being told that their loved ones in China will be hurt Unless they Spy.
But it’s still a crime.
If you’re a US citizen, you don’t betray your country.
Threats make them high risk employees so they shouldn’t have security clearances. I’ve worked with quite a few and they just present a higher risk.
Either for money or threats or allegiance they will spy.