New York Governor Kathy Hochul's Former Deputy Chief of Staff Accused of Being Chinese Agent

"Linda Sun stands accused of being a Chinese agent. She previously served as a high-ranking official at the Chinese Consulate in New York and as an aide to two New York governors, Kathy Hochul and Andrew Cuomo. Sun and her husband, Chris Hu, are charged with money laundering and fraud. Their trial, which will take place in Brooklyn, New York, centers on their alleged years-long work as agents for China."

"Reports claim that Sun shipped more than a dozen Nanjing-style salted ducks and received tickets to Carnegie Hall concerts and Lincoln Center ballets. She is also accused of promoting the Chinese Communist Party's agenda among New York state officials. In addition, prosecutors allege that the couple obtained millions of dollars, which they invested in real estate and luxury cars. Sun also reportedly intervened in meetings between Taiwanese government representatives and state officials."

"She also removed any references to the Uyghurs in a Lunar New Year message. Prosecutors aim to uncover the Chinese government's network of agents and their alleged attempts to influence U.S. politics. So far, Sun has been charged with visa fraud, violations of the Foreign Agents Registration Act, bribery, money laundering, and alien smuggling. Her husband faces similar bribery accusations, reportedly involving millions of dollars in kickbacks from a COVID-19 protective equipment vendor."

"According to a statement from the U.S. Attorney's Office, "Sun is alleged to have acted on behalf of the government of the People's Republic of China (the 'PRC') and the Chinese Communist Party (the 'CCP').""

Linda Sun served as a high-ranking official at the Chinese Consulate in New York and as an aide to New York governors Kathy Hochul and Andrew Cuomo. Sun and her husband, Chris Hu, face charges including money laundering, fraud, visa fraud, violations of the Foreign Agents Registration Act, bribery, and alien smuggling. Prosecutors allege years-long work as agents for China, promotion of the Chinese Communist Party's agenda among New York officials, and interference with meetings between Taiwanese representatives and state officials. Alleged benefits included salted ducks, Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center tickets, luxury cars, and real estate purchased with millions in proceeds.

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