Υπόθεση με πολλά επεισόδια. Σάλος στη Νέα Υόρκη… Μία πρώην βοηθός της κυβερνήτριας, Κάθι Χόκουλ, κατηγορείται ότι ενεργούσε ως μυστική πράκτορας της κινεζικής κυβέρνησης, ανακοίνωσε η ομοσπονδιακή εισαγγελία του Μπρούκλιν. Οι εισαγγελείς ανέφεραν ότι η Λίντα Σαν, 41 ετών, συνελήφθη και πρόκειται να προσαχθεί ενώπιον αμερικανικού δικαστηρίου. Δίωξη έχει ασκηθεί και στον σύζυγό της, Κρις Χου.
Την περίοδο που εργαζόταν στην πολιτειακή διοίκηση, η Σαν φέρεται να εμπόδισε εκπροσώπους της κυβέρνησης της Ταϊβάν να συναντηθούν με αξιωματούχους και πως προσπάθησε να κανονίσει να επισκεφθεί την Κίνα υψηλόβαθμος πολιτειακός αξιωματούχος της Νέας Υόρκης. Σε αντάλλαγμα, εκπρόσωποι της κινεζικής κυβέρνησης διευκόλυναν συναλλαγές του Χου ύψους πολλών εκατομμυρίων δολαρίων. Ο ίδιος δραστηριοποιείται επιχειρηματικά στην Κίνα.
Μεταξύ των άλλων δώρων που έλαβαν ήταν… παστές πάπιες «α-λα Ναντζίνγκ» που τις μαγείρεψε ο προσωπικός σεφ ενός Κινέζου κυβερνητικού αξιωματούχου και παραδόθηκαν στο σπίτι των γονιών της Σαν. Οι δικηγόροι του ζεύγους δεν ανταποκρίθηκαν για κάποιο σχόλιο.
Linda Sun, who held numerous posts in New York state government, was arrested Tuesdayhttps://t.co/VN0E3SMyFN
— TIME (@TIME) September 3, 2024
Former top Hochul aide Linda Sun arrested by FBI https://t.co/v6AiOCl5r7
— NBC New York (@NBCNewYork) September 3, 2024
@officialofftopicshow Ex-NY Governor’s Aide Linda Sun: From Equity Advocate to Alleged Chinese Spy In a stunning turn of events, Linda Sun, once a high-ranking official in New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s administration, has been charged with acting as an undisclosed agent for the Chinese government, alongside her husband Chris Hu, in what prosecutors describe as a direct threat to U.S. national security. Sun, who previously championed equity initiatives, now faces allegations that her advocacy might have been a cover for more sinister activities. – **The Charges:** Sun is accused of alien smuggling, money laundering conspiracy, and conspiring to violate the Foreign Agents Registration Act. These charges paint a picture of a covert operation where Sun allegedly used her influential position to advance the interests of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), under the guise of promoting equity within New York’s political sphere. – **The Equity Angle:** Before her arrest, Sun was known for pushing for equity in various state policies, a cause that resonated with many but now casts a shadow over her true intentions. Was her advocacy for equity a genuine effort or a strategic move to infiltrate and influence state decisions in favor of foreign interests? This question now looms large over her tenure in the Hochul administration. – **Implications for National Security:** The allegations against Sun and Hu highlight the complex web of international espionage where personal gain intertwines with national agendas. The case underscores the vulnerability of state positions to foreign influence, prompting a reevaluation of security protocols for government officials. – **Public and Political Reaction:** The revelation has sent shockwaves through New York’s political landscape, with reactions ranging from disbelief to calls for a thorough investigation into how such a breach could occur at such high levels of state governance. This incident could lead to tighter scrutiny of foreign-born officials or those with international ties, potentially affecting the diversity within government ranks. – **Looking Forward:** The trial of Linda Sun and Chris Hu will not only determine their fate but could also set precedents for how foreign influence operations are handled within the U.S. It might lead to new legislative measures aimed at preventing similar incidents, focusing on transparency, and the registration of foreign agents. This case serves as a stark reminder of the delicate balance between open governance and national security, questioning how equity, a noble pursuit, could be exploited for espionage. #LindaSun #ChineseSpy #NYPolitics #NationalSecurity #EquityAdvocate #ForeignAgent #PoliticalEspionage #HochulAdministration #GovernmentIntegrity #StateSecurity #PoliticalCorruption #Espionage #Chris #OffTopicShow ♬ Take Me Away (Instrumental) – White noize
