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California Mayor Admits Acting as Illegal Chinese Agent

A mayor from a California city has admitted to acting as an illegal agent for China, following an indictment on suspicion of her covert operations.

12 May, 19:13 — 12 May, 19:13
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Times of IndiaMostly Factual88d ago

California city mayor admits acting as illegal agent for China; how she ‘silently operated’

Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang has agreed to plead guilty to acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government. She is accused of promoting pro-PRC propaganda and sharing favorable articles without notifying the US government. Wang's attorneys stated she accepts responsibility for past personal mistakes and apologizes to the community.

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Times of India12 May, 19:13First to report

California city mayor admits acting as illegal agent for China; how she ‘silently operated’

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NHK World13 May, 01:20Latest update

中国の工作員として活動の疑い 米カリフォルニア州の市長訴追

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