Former NY Governors Aide Accused of Being Chinas Woman in New York State GovernmentA former top aide to New York Governors Andrew Cuomo and Kathy Hochul, Linda Sun, is accused of being Chinas woman in New York state government. Prosecutors claim she betrayed the state, acting as an unregistered foreign agent for China, and enriching herself and her husband, Chris Hu, through illicit means. Sun faces charges including wire fraud, visa fraud, money laundering, and being an unregistered foreign agent. Both Sun and Hu have pleaded not guilty.The case has significant international implications, suggesting an unregistered foreign agent worked within the offices of two Democratic governors to advance policies favorable to the Chinese government. Prosecutors allege Sun blocked a meeting between Governor Cuomo and the president of Taiwan, added a Chinese official to a private government conference call, and forged Governor Hochuls signature for a visa application.In exchange for these actions, prosecutors say Sun received millions of dollars in secret payments and gifts like Nanjing salted ducks. Her husband, Chris Hu, allegedly laundered this money through his Queens lobster exporting business and routed one point five million dollars in kickbacks through an account set up in Suns mothers name.The defense argues that Suns actions were consistent with her role as a liaison for the Asian American community and that her advice regarding Taiwan and mainland China aligned with U.S. foreign policy. They also dispute that the money flowing into Hus lobster business was illicit, suggesting it was legitimate income. The defense also questioned the claim that Sun forged Governor Hochuls signature, noting that the governor herself did not testify.The jury is expected to begin deliberations on Thursday. This case highlights the complexities of international relations and the challenges of distinguishing legitimate community engagement from alleged foreign influence within government.

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