Eileen Wang, the Mayor of Arcadia, California, has been charged in federal court with acting as an illegal agent of the People's Republic of China (PRC). The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) alleges that from late 2020 to 2022, Wang coordinated with Chinese officials and individuals in the U.S. to promote China's interests, including disseminating pro-China propaganda via a website targeting the local Chinese American community. The Department of Justice noted that Wang is expected to plead guilty to the felony charge, which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. Following the charges, Wang has resigned from her position as Mayor. The case has raised concerns about foreign influence in American democracy, with officials emphasizing the need to identify and address such actions. Wang's involvement reportedly included receiving directives from PRC officials via encrypted messaging applications, highlighting the serious implications of her actions for public trust and national security.