New York Governor’s Former Aide Accused of Secretly Working for China

Axios

A former deputy chief of staff in the New York governor’s office was arrested on Tuesday and charged with acting as an agent of the Chinese Communist Party.

The FBI and Department of Justice have been warning for years about covert Chinese efforts to influence American politics. These charges are a particularly stark example.

Prosecutors allege the aide, Linda Sun, altered public statements to match Beijing’s preferred language, helped Chinese officials obtain travel visas, and thwarted outreach from Taiwan — all while enriching herself “to the tune of millions of dollars.”

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