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Ex-Arcadia Mayor Pleads Guilty to Acting as Covert Chinese Agent

30 May 2026 01:15

A former Arcadia mayor has pleaded guilty to acting as a covert Chinese agent. - She admitted to secretly advancing Chinese government interests through a propaganda news site.

- She faces up to 10 years in prison at her October sentencing. - The case involves amplifying Chinese consulate messaging and a Los Angeles Times letter.

The guilty plea underscores federal efforts to combat foreign influence in local affairs.

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