Arcadia City Council
Coverage of Arcadia City Council in the Nexus archive.
- What we know about Eileen Wang, former Arcadia mayor accused of being Chinese foreign agent
Eileen Wang, a former Arcadia mayor, is accused of being a Chinese foreign agent. She was elected to the Arcadia City Council and had moved to California from China 30 years ago. Wang received endorsements from prominent political figures.
- Attorney raises broader concerns after mayor admits to acting as Chinese agent in shocking case
California Mayor Eileen Wang agreed to plead guilty to acting as an agent of the Chinese government, sparking concerns about potential foreign influence. Attorney Katie Zacharia warned that this case could be just the tip of the iceberg. Wang faces up to 10 years in federal prison and a $250,000 fine.
- California mayor accused of secretly working for China, spreading propaganda while in office: feds
Eileen Wang, former mayor of Arcadia, California, has been charged with acting as an illegal agent of the People's Republic of China and agreed to plead guilty. She secretly worked to push pro-Beijing messaging inside the United States before taking office. Wang faces up to 10 years in federal prison and a potential $250,000 fine.