The man and a local city council member were part of a ‘basic team’ dedicated to promoting Beijing’s interests in the U.S., a Chinese agent allegedly said.
Rights activist Li Yingzhi referenced a saying by Chinese sage Lao Tzu: ‘If the people do not fear death, what use is there in threatening them with death?’
Lawmakers and human rights advocates call for countermeasures in light of Beijing’s campaign to manipulate Western democratic systems to attack Falun Gong.
The agreement ’represents an important step forward in strengthening the U.S.–Taiwan economic and trade relationship,” said U.S. Trade Representative Tai.