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American sentenced to 2 years for working as Chinese intelligence asset

Thomas W. Pauken II was sentenced to two years in prison for acting as a Chinese intelligence asset. Pauken developed sources with access to sensitive information in the U.S. and relayed reports that were sent directly to China's president.
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Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 05:10 PM EDT
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