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The article reports that Eileen Wang, a former mayor in California, pleaded guilty to secretly working as an agent for the Chinese government by running a media website that pushed content at Beijing's request while holding elected office. It quotes U.S. prosecutors and FBI officials who say her actions betrayed public trust and broke federal law by not disclosing her foreign government ties. The story focuses on her cooperation with Chinese officials, including promoting pro-PRC narratives and seeking approval for content, framed as a national security breach.