Jurnalist american, condamnat la doi ani de închisoare pentru spionaj în favoarea Chinei

American journalist Thomas Pauken II was sentenced to two years in prison for acting as an unregistered agent of China, receiving $100,000 over seven years. He was arrested by the FBI in February and pleaded guilty in June. Pauken, who lived in Beijing, provided reports to the Chinese government about US-China relations. He admitted to sharing secrets with Chinese contacts, believing he was helping improve relations. The judge emphasized the seriousness of his actions, despite no classified information being transmitted. Prosecutors sought a longer sentence, while the defense requested non-custodial punishment.