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Alleged Chinese influence on US politics

Alleged Chinese influence on US politics
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An American citizen is facing federal charges after being accused of working as an agent for the Chinese government. Photo: Shutterstock
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US citizen and journalist charged with acting as Chinese agent

According to court documents, Thomas Weir Pauken II worked at the ‘direction and control’ of Chinese officials for at least seven years.

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US trial hears witness claims of harassment over Chinese ‘secret police station’

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US trial opens over alleged Chinese ‘secret police station’ in New York

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Sherry Xue jailed for funnelling Chinese investor funds to Trump campaign

The New York businesswoman was ordered to forfeit US$31.5 million and property at three locations, and to make restitution to her victims.

Sherry Li and Lianbo Wang used a photograph taken at a June 2017 event of Li smiling with US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump to solicit investment for their theme park project, US prosecutors said. Photo: US Department of Justice
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Yaoning Sun gets 4 years in prison for acting as Beijing’s agent in California

The case was filed at a time of rising concern that the China was seeking to influence local polls and install Beijing-friendly politicians.

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Mistrial in case of ex-top aide to New York governor charged as China agent

Linda Sun, ex-deputy chief of staff to Kathy Hochul, walked free after jury was deadlocked on all 19 counts and could not reach a verdict.

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Ex-New York governors’ aide Linda Sun on trial for acting as Chinese agent

Sun and her husband, Chris Hu, are accused of making millions from their illicit conduct and reaping other rewards, like Nanjing-style ducks.

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Linda Sun and her husband, Christopher Hu, leave Brooklyn Federal Court after their arraignment in September 2024. Photo: AP
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US appeal court says Florida can ban Chinese citizens from property purchases

Court rejects claims the law was motivated by racism against Chinese people and Asians; ruling may encourage other US states to adopt it.

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California man Sun Yaoning to plead guilty to acting as Chinese agent

His arrest amid rising concern that Beijing had cultivated a network of operatives to influence local elections in the US.

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Ex-New York official facing China agent charge indicted for kickbacks

Former governor’s aide accused of steering healthcare contracts to favoured suppliers during coronavirus pandemic.

Linda Sun, a former aide to New York state governors Kathy Hochul and Andrew Cuomo, has been charged with acting as an unregistered agent of China’s government. Photo: Reuters
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US-China decoupling: Washington bans diplomats from romance and sex with Chinese

Those who do not receive exemption and are found violating the ban will be subject to immediate expulsion from China, according to report.

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The US embassy in Beijing is among American diplomatic outposts in China where diplomats, staff and contractors are banned from fraternising with Chinese citizens. Photo: AFP
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Elise Stefanik, Trump’s UN ambassador pick, vows to counter China ‘inroads’

New York congresswoman at Senate confirmation hearing outlines plans to vie with Beijing’s ‘whole-of-government approach’ to building sway.

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Chinese national charged with acting as Beijing’s agent in California election

The arrest of Yaoning ‘Mike’ Sun comes amid rising concern that China is seeking to influence local polls and install friendly politicians.

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Unease over China proves pivotal in US election races in Michigan

Swing state takes hawkish turn as candidates seize on mainland-backed EV battery plant to accuse one another of harbouring Beijing ties.

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US congresswoman Elissa Slotkin and now US senator-elect for Michigan visits a polling station in Detroit on November 5, 2024. Photo: Reuters
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Russia, China and Iran could stoke post-election violence: US intelligence

Foreign actors may also use cyberattacks and espionage to spread disinformation, promote confusion about the results and divide Americans.

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Supporters carry flags ahead of a Donald Trump campaign rally in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. Photo: AP
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Explainer | 2024 US congressional races: what to expect and how China plays a role

Concerns about Beijing loom in some contests as Democrats seek to hang on to the Senate and Republicans eye expanding their House majority.

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Alleged Chinese agent, ‘Formosa’ exercise in Brazil: 7 US-China relations reads

From a presidential debate to US and Chinese troops in Brazil, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in September 2024.

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Hong Kong trade offices, academic exchange targeted in bills passed by US House

Republican-led measure cutting Homeland Security funds for schools follows efforts to decouple Sino-American cooperation in education.

The US House of Representatives passed a bill on Tuesday that could result in the closing of Hong Kong’s three trade missions in the country. Photo: Shutterstock
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Chinese-Americans launch group backing Harris-Walz ticket

America’s top trade official among those hailing Democratic presidential candidate as ally of community that could prove a swing bloc.

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New York governor calls for China consul general’s expulsion after aide charged

Diplomat Huang Ping is ‘no longer’ in the mission, says Governor Kathy Hochul, whose office employed Linda Sun, a suspected agent for Beijing.

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Video | Former aide to US governor accused of being agent for China

Linda Sun, ex-aide to New York governor, charged with acting as undisclosed Chinese agent
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Former top aide to New York governor is charged with acting as Chinese agent

Linda Sun, ex-deputy chief of staff to Kathy Hochul, allegedly provided ‘improper benefits’ to China for millions of dollars in husband’s business transactions.

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Linda Sun, a former deputy chief of staff to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, was arrested on Tuesday. Photo: X/LindaSun84
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VP pick Tim Walz rallies Democrats in punchy speech, sidesteps China questions

Minnesota governor tells convention Trump is ‘dangerous’ while Republicans share accusations and theories about Walz’s links to China.

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US House opens China-ties probe of Democratic VP candidate Walz

Republican chair writes to FBI chief and cites Minnesota governor’s ‘cosy relationship’ with Beijing and ‘devotion to the CCP’.

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My Take | Why China is happy to stay on the sidelines in the US presidential contest

Official media was happy to take potshots at US democracy after the Biden-Trump debate, but it does not want to be seen to be taking sides.

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Joe Biden and Donald Trump faced off last week in their first televised debate. Photo: AP
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Chinese billionaire sentenced for illegal US political donations, fraud

Now facing deportation, Qin Hui decried for ‘brazen flouting’ in case said to involve campaign contributions to New York city mayor and US congressman.

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Breon Peace (centre), US attorney for the Eastern District of New York, prosecuted the case. Photo: EPA-EFE
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Opinion | What TikTok got wrong about America

Instead of tackling data fears and becoming a force for good in the tech industry, TikTok mobilised its users against the government, raising alarm at how easily a foreign-owned entity can exert political influence.

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Opinion | Sinophobia in the US is off the rails and blocking paths to progress

Myths and exaggerated claims about China are pervasive in American political discourse, with growing fears about technology and trade. Instead of reflecting on how to improve as a country, US politicians blame China for political expediency but risk inciting accidental conflict

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