A US journalist has pleaded guilty to acting as an unregistered foreign agent for Beijing. A blow for Chinese influence operations. The plea came in a Washington court this morning.
The journalist, whose name is yet to be formally released, admitted to gathering intelligence and planting propaganda. Sources say the case has shaken the diplomatic corps. It is a rare public admissions of guilt in such a high-profile spy case.
The journalist now faces up to 10 years. The White House is staying quiet. But the message is clear.
Beijing’s reach is being checked. More to follow.
