Chinese man charged with acting as Beijing agent in local California election
by Guardian staff and agency from US news | The Guardian on (#6T3K4)
Authorities arrest Yaoning Sun for allegedly working for Chinese government while trying to get politician elected
A 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...