Authorities arrest Yaoning Sun for allegedly working for Chinese government while trying to get politician electedA Chinese man was arrested this week on charges of acting as an illegal agent for Beijing while serving as the campaign manager for a Los Angeles-area politician, in a case that highlights rising concerns that the Chinese government has cultivated a network of operatives to influence US politicians and advance their interests.US authorities on Thursday arrested Yaoning “Mike” Sun, 64, on accusations he worked for the Chinese government while trying to get an unnamed politician elected to a southern California city council. Continue reading…
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Publish date : 2024-12-22 18:27:27
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Chinese man charged with acting as Beijing agent in local California election
