# Arcadia Mayor Pleads Guilty to Chinese Agent Charges

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Podcast: [Los Angeles News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/los-angeles-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458113)
Published: 2026-05-13T10:20:13+00:00
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Arcadias Mayor, Eileen Wang, pleaded guilty to acting as an unregistered foreign agent for China, posting propaganda on her website. The community is shocked, with concerns of rising anti-Asian hate. This incident highlights Chinas efforts to influence U.S. local leaders, urging scrutiny of donations and backgrounds for Chinese American candidates. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c1d701c60690adf4

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