Former New York Official Charged with Espionage
Former New York Official Charged with Espionage
Former New York Official Charged with Espionage
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Linda Sun, a former aide to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, has been arrested and charged with acting as an undisclosed agent for the Chinese government, raising significant national security concerns. Alongside her husband Chris Hu, Sun is accused of leveraging her influential government position to promote the agendas of the Chinese Communist Party, including blocking meetings with Taiwanese officials and manipulating statements about China's human rights abuses. The couple allegedly received millions in kickbacks for these activities, with Sun facing multiple charges, including violations of the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) and money laundering. Both have pleaded not guilty, with Sun released on a $1.5 million bond and Hu on $500,000. Their arrest is part of a broader pattern of Chinese espionage targeting the U.S., with over 200 documented instances since 2000. The case highlights vulnerabilities in U.S. national security and the potential for foreign influence within American political spheres.

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