American convicted of spying

Shujun Wang, a 75-year-old naturalized American citizen, was convicted by a federal jury for acting as an agent of the Chinese Communist Party while posing as a pro-democracy advocate. He was found guilty on four counts, including spying and making false statements, and may face up to 25 years in prison. Wang infiltrated a New York-based advocacy group, the Hu Yaobang and Zhao Ziyang Memorial Foundation, gathering sensitive information on pro-democracy dissidents and reporting it to Chinese authorities. He operated under the direction of officials from China's Ministry of State Security since 2006, systematically collecting data on various activists. U.S. officials emphasized that his actions represent a significant threat to individuals opposing the Chinese government. Wang's conviction is part of a wider crackdown on espionage activities linked to the Chinese government in the U.S.