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Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang Resigns and Pleads Guilty to Acting as Illegal Agent for China

Eileen Wang, the former mayor of Arcadia, California, has resigned and agreed to plead guilty to charges of acting as an illegal foreign agent for China. This decision, made public on May 11, 2026, follows a federal investigation revealing her involvement in promoting pro-China policies, raising serious concerns about foreign influence in local governance and the integrity of elected officials.

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Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang Resigns and Pleads Guilty to Acting as Illegal Agent for China

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