In California, Former Mayor Pleads Guilty to Acting as Agent for China

Eileen Wang (R), the former mayor of Arcadia, Calif., exits federal court after pleading guilty on charges of acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese regime, in Los Angeles on May 29, 2026. William Liang/AP PhotoEileen Wang, the former mayor of Arcadia, California, pleaded guilty on Friday to one count of acting in the United States as an illegal agent of China, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ).Her sentencing hearing is scheduled for Oct. 6 and she remains free on bond, according to the DOJ.