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US journalist sentenced to 2 years for acting as Chinese agent

Thomas Weir Pauken II, an American journalist who lived in Beijing and worked for Chinese state media, was sentenced to two years in federal prison for helping collect US intelligence for Beijing. The case highlights ongoing US-China espionage tensions and the legal consequences for dual loyalties.

South China Morning Postabout 22 hours agoUS, CNengCredibility 32%View source

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Mosaic Score5.3
Confidence0.9
Significance0.5
Source credibility0.3

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