A California mayor pleaded guilty to acting as an agent for China. Foreign policy experts aren’t surprised
Eileen Wang, 58, worked with China to promote Beijing’s interests and could face up to 10 years in federal prison
Foreign policy experts say they are not surprised at China’s efforts to exert its influence over local US communities after the mayor of a southern California city resigned this week and said she would plead guilty to acting as an illegal foreign agent of Beijing.
Eileen Wang, 58, agreed to plead guilty to a felony count related to the charge on Monday and could face up to 10 years in federal prison. According to a plea agreement filed by the justice department, Wang and an associate worked with the People’s Republic of China to promote Beijing’s interests, touting pro-PRC propaganda on a website purported to be a news source for the local Chinese American community.
المصدر: The Guardian — Law