In recent years, the U.S. Department of Justice has been actively pursuing cases aimed at uncovering covert agents working to advance Beijing's interests on American soil. Brooklyn alone has seen at least a dozen criminal cases brought against over 90 individuals in the last four years.
The most recent arrest involves Linda Sun, a former aide to two New York governors, who is accused of secretly acting as an agent of the Chinese government. These charges highlight China's efforts to influence American policy and cultivate relationships with political figures, even at the local level.
