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California Mayor Pleads Guilty to Acting as Chinese Agent
Eileen Wang, a 58-year-old California mayor, pleaded guilty to working as an agent for China to promote Beijing's interests and could face up to 10 years in federal prison. Foreign policy experts expressed little surprise at China's influence efforts in local US communities.
18 May, 12:00 — 18 May, 12:00
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