Chinese American scholar convicted of acting as a foreign agent for China

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Chinese American scholar convicted of acting as a foreign agent for China, gathering information on dissidents and feeding it to the Chinese government. He faces up to 25 years in prison.

Key Points

  • Convicted of acting as a foreign agent
  • Gathered information on dissidents
  • Betrayed trust of individuals
  • Faces up to 25 years in prison

Cons

  • Betrayed trust of dissidents
  • Potential harm to individuals
  • Violation of U.S. laws