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crime16 days ago•4 min saved

Arcadia Mayor Faces Federal Charge for Acting as Foreign Agent for PRC

Arcadia, California Mayor Eileen Wang has been charged in federal court with acting as an illegal agent of the People’s Republic of China and is expected to plead guilty to a felony carrying up to 10 years in prison. Prosecutors say Wang and Yaoning "Mike" Sun operated the U.S. News Center to promote PRC interests under directives from PRC officials, including posting pro-PRC content and editing articles after requests from PRC officials. Sun is already serving a four-year sentence after a 2025 guilty plea. The case cites encrypted WeChat communications and interactions with high-level PRC figures; the FBI is investigating. Initial court appearances are anticipated in Los Angeles.

via Department of Justice (.gov)|

#arcadia #crime #eileen-wang

crime18 days ago•4 min saved

Arcadia Mayor Charged as Chinese Agent in Federal Case

Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang has been charged in federal court with acting as an illegal agent of the People’s Republic of China and has agreed to plead guilty to one felony count, potentially facing up to 10 years in prison. The case centers on a PRC‑linked propaganda operation run with Yaoning Sun via the U.S. News Center, with Sun already sentenced in a related matter. The FBI and DOJ describe the scheme as an effort to influence U.S. democracy and public discourse through coordinated pro‑PRC content.

via Department of Justice (.gov)|

#arcadia #crime #eileen-wang

national-news2 months ago•6 min saved

USPS Implements Temporary 8% Increase on Key Shipping Prices

The U.S. Postal Service filed a time-limited, 8% price increase with the Postal Regulatory Commission that will raise base rates for Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, USPS Ground Advantage, and Parcel Select. The change takes effect April 26 and remains in place through January 17, 2027, aimed at better aligning transportation costs with market conditions while preserving the universal service obligation. First-Class stamps are not affected, and the PRC will review the filing before it goes into effect; USPS notes the increase is still lower than many competitors’ fuel surcharges.

via USPS|

#competitive-products #national-news #prc

world4 months ago•16 min saved

China Conducts Military Drills Around Taiwan Amid Rising Tensions

The PRC conducted large-scale military exercises around Taiwan, simulating a blockade and rehearsing various military operations to pressure Taiwan and deter foreign support, involving naval, air, and missile capabilities, and emphasizing psychological and political coercion.

via Institute for the Study of War|

#blockade #china #military-exercises

cybersecurity2 years ago•0 min saved

"Defending Critical Infrastructure: Addressing the Ongoing Chinese Hacking Threat"

CISA has issued a fact sheet warning critical infrastructure leaders about the urgent risk posed by Volt Typhoon, a state-sponsored cyber threat from the People's Republic of China. The fact sheet provides guidance on specific actions to prioritize the protection of organizations from this threat activity and urges leaders to read the guidance to defend against the threat. Additionally, CISA recommends referring to related resources for more information on Volt Typhoon and secure design principles and practices.

via CISA|

#cisa #critical-infrastructure #cybersecurity