A former Department of Defense official stated that civil servants should prioritize helping their country, state, and city, rather than foreign nations. This statement came after Linda Sun, a former deputy chief of staff to the New York governor, was arrested by the FBI for spying for Beijing. Following her arrest, the New York Chinese consul general was removed from his position at the request of Gov. Kathy Hochul. Sun, who violated the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), was charged with multiple crimes related to benefiting China and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), along with her husband, Christopher Hu. The Department of Justice (DOJ) revealed that Sun engaged in various political activities to benefit China and the CCP, receiving substantial benefits in return. Sun, a naturalized U.S. citizen, worked in the New York state government for about 15 years before her arrest. This case serves as a warning to the CCP and its agents operating within the U.S. government. Wang Juntao, chairman of the National Committee of the China Democratic Party, emphasized the importance of cracking down on CCP agents within the U.S. government. The case highlights the need to prevent CCP spies from infiltrating and influencing U.S. policies. Former U.S. Department of Defense official Tony Hu stressed that civil servants should prioritize serving their country, state, and city, rather than assisting foreign governments.
According to Wang, the CCP has strategically positioned secret agents throughout the United States.
He further explained that, from his insider knowledge and connections within the CCP’s highest political and military ranks, the Chinese consulate’s role in espionage activities is diminishing. Instead, Beijing directly controls overseas agents through the United Front Work Department, making it challenging for the FBI to gather evidence.
The United Front Work Department, known for espionage and propaganda, also orchestrates the regime’s campaigns against dissidents abroad.
Wang emphasized, “The heart of the CCP’s spy network lies in Beijing, operating discreetly with exclusive contacts. The Chinese consulate is aware of the surveillance they are under.”
Furthermore, he added, “While the consulate engages with American entrepreneurs, their involvement is merely a front. The real orchestrations are made elsewhere.”
Contributors: Luo Ya, Ning Haizhong, and Fei Zhen.
