Secret police and propaganda: The Chinese agents spying on expats in US
Summary
A Chinese community leader in New York, Lu Jianwang, was found guilty of running an illegal overseas police station for China, according to U.S. prosecutors. This is part of a broader effort by the Chinese government to monitor and influence Chinese expatriates abroad, including activities like spying on critics and spreading propaganda.Key Facts
- Lu Jianwang set up an office in Manhattan's Chinatown, claiming it was for helping Chinese expats renew driver's licenses and socializing.
- The FBI raided the office, calling it the first known illegal Chinese police station in the U.S.
- Lu was convicted of acting as an unauthorized foreign agent and could face up to 30 years in prison.
- Another case involved a California politician who admitted to posting Chinese government propaganda targeting Chinese Americans.
- China is accused of running about 100 similar overseas police stations in 53 countries worldwide.
- The Chinese government denies these are police stations, calling them volunteer service centers.
- Experts say these covert operations are part of China's larger plan to control dissent and influence overseas Chinese communities.
- This news came as President Donald Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping but avoided discussing espionage.
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