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US enacts new laws against foreign influence by end of 2025?
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New York•Chinese•Lower Manhattan•FBI•Ho Wan Kwok•Kin Ming Je•Yanping Wang•United States•Chinese Communist Party•CCP
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FBI: New York Resident Ho Wan Kwok Pleads Guilty to Operating Chinese Government Police Station in Manhattan
Jan 5, 2025, 11:38 PM
A New York resident has pleaded guilty to operating a secret police station for the Chinese government in Lower Manhattan, according to the FBI. The case, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Southern District of New York, involves individuals identified as Ho Wan Kwok, Kin Ming Je, and Yanping Wang. The FBI's announcement highlights the ongoing concerns regarding foreign influence and operations within the United States, particularly those linked to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The revelation has sparked discussions about the FBI's response time and effectiveness in addressing such operations, with some critics alleging that the bureau was aware of the station's existence for an extended period before taking action.
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