Linda Sun, a former aide to New York Governors Kathy Hochul and Andrew Cuomo, has been charged with acting as an unregistered agent for the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Sun allegedly influenced policy and blocked interactions between New York officials and Taiwanese representatives, receiving financial kickbacks and gifts in return. Her husband, Chris Hu, is also charged with money laundering. The indictment details Sun's decade-long tenure in state government and her actions to advance Chinese interests. Hochul has expressed shock and outrage, stating Sun was fired immediately upon discovery of her misconduct. The case highlights ongoing U.S. efforts to root out covert Chinese influence within local and state governments.