House GOP presses Hochul on alleged CCP agent’s influence in New York, including secret Chinese police station
FOX First Report – New York Congresswoman Claudia Tenney is demanding an explanation from New York Governor Kathy Hockle regarding her former senior aide Linda Sun, who was recently indicted as an agent of the Chinese Communist Party. Tenney wrote the Democratic governor this week questioning Sun's influence on the state's government and economy, as […]
State Department Refutes Kathy Hochul’s Statement On Chinese Consul’s Removal
The State Department on Wednesday denied comments made by New York Democratic Gov. Kathy Hawkle about the Chinese consul general in the state, CNN reported. Hochul said the same day that China's consul general in New York, Huang Ping, had been dismissed from his post following the indictment of former aide Linda Sun. According to […]
NY’s Chinese Consul General ousted after aide charged with acting as Beijing agent: Hochul
New York Governor Kathy Hockle announced on Wednesday that a senior Chinese consulate official who played a central role in the shocking espionage charges against former New York state aide Linda Sun is no longer serving at the state's diplomatic mission in New York. Former New York Consul General Hwang Ping was seen by The […]
Hochul reacts to alleged Chinese spy staffer Linda Sun’s arrest
Gov. Kathy Hawkle was “outraged” after learning one of her former aides was acting as a spy for China within the governor's office and state government. “I'm outraged and I'm outraged and I'm really shocked at the audacity of her actions,” Hoekl told WNYC's Sean Carlson on Tuesday afternoon, referring to Linda Sun, the former […]
Chinese social media operation pushing divisiveness ahead of US election: Research
Social media influence operations linked to the Chinese government are stoking divisive rhetoric to smear candidates from both major US parties ahead of the November election. According to a new study Published by social media analytics company Graphika. Researchers say the effort is linked to Spamoflagh, an influence network known for pushing propaganda that has […]
Who is Linda Sun? How Queens political operative charged with being Chinese agent became aide to Hochul, Cuomo
Linda Sun arrived in Albany about 15 years ago as a junior political staffer and worked her way up to the executive branch, where the federal government alleges she worked to advance Chinese interests in New York state government. Political circles were shocked by the arrest on Tuesday of Sun Yat-sen and her husband, Christopher […]
Chinese Communist Trolls Target U.S. Voters on TikTok Ahead of Election
Internet trolls backed by the Chinese Communist Party are reportedly posing as Americans on Chinese social media platforms such as TikTok to target U.S. voters ahead of the 2024 presidential election. Research has found that Beijing-backed trolls are spreading stories on TikTok about a range of issues, including gun control, racial inequality and the war […]
Ex-aide to New York governors charged with being agent of Chinese government | New York
In a wide-ranging indictment, federal prosecutors said former New York state officials who worked for former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and current Gov. Kathy Hauckle were charged Tuesday with acting as anonymous agents for the Chinese government. Linda Sun, who held a number of positions in New York state government before rising to become Mr. Hawkle's […]
Volkswagen May Close German Plants as Cheap Chinese Cars Flood Europe
Germany-based Volkswagen is considering closing factories in the country as European Union automakers struggle with a flood of cheap Chinese-made cars that are taking up an increasing share of auto sales on the continent. “The situation in the European auto industry is very tough and serious,” Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume said on Monday, suggesting […]
Nets closing in on adding Chinese sharpshooter Yongxi Cui
Nets owner Joe Tsai has previously said he wants to add Chinese players to his Brooklyn team. He may be getting his wish. According to multiple reports out of China, and now the U.S., the Nets are on the verge of acquiring Yonxi “Jackie” Cui on a two-way contract. The Nets are reportedly acquiring Jónsi […]