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Was the Chinese Consul General Forced Out? Hochul’s Claims and the State Department’s Denials

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Yonhap News

The recent arrest of Linda Sun, the former chief of staff now facing accusations of espionage on behalf of the Chinese government, has sparked debate over whether the departure of the Chinese Consul General from New York should be considered an expulsion.

In an interview with CNN, New York Governor Kathy Hochul claimed that the Consul General’s departure was linked to Sun’s arrest. Hochul referenced a conversation with Secretary of State Antony Blinken to support her assertion.

“I’ve been informed that the consul general is no longer in the New York Mission,” Hochul stated. “I know that they’re no longer in their position. That’s all I know.” Her comments hinted at possible connections between the diplomat and the case, fueling concerns about escalating U.S.-China diplomatic tensions.

However, the U.S. State Department refuted these claims. During a routine briefing, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller clarified that the Consul General’s departure was simply a matter of completing his scheduled term and returning to China as planned.

Federal prosecutors and the FBI arrested Linda Sun on charges of violating the Foreign Agents Registration Act and conspiracy to commit money laundering. While serving in the New York state government, Sun allegedly obstructed a visit by a representative of the Taiwanese government to the U.S. and tried to facilitate a high-ranking official’s visit to China. There are also suspicions that the Chinese government supported the business activities of Sun’s husband, Chris Hu, in exchange for her actions. Both Sun and her husband have denied all charges in court.

Hochul further pointed out that Sun had forged her signature, suggesting her role in office operations was limited. She also noted that she had minimal personal contact with Sun and that Sun had “no real role” in policy-making.

Daniel Kim
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