US journalist pleads guilty to working as China's agent

Thomas Weir Pauken II, a 50-year-old US journalist, has pleaded guilty to working as an agent of China. He knowingly collaborated with individuals employed by the Chinese government over several years. Pauken's actions were a violation of US law, which requires registration with the government when working on behalf of a foreign entity. His guilty plea marks a significant development in cases involving foreign influence and espionage in the United States.

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