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Chinese National Charged in California After Aiding Local Candidate, Prosecutors Say

The man is charged with acting as an illegal foreign agent. The move is part of an effort by the authorities to prevent China from influencing American politicians.

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Prosecutors say the Chinese government has sought to gain influence in U.S. cities and states, hoping to nurture support for causes important to Beijing.

4 Reasons China Meddles in Local U.S. Politics

American intelligence agencies have warned of influence operations targeting city halls and statehouses. But what’s in it for Beijing?

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Governor Gavin Newsom of California, center, with the Chinese ambassador to the United States, Xie Feng, at an event in August welcoming pandas to the San Diego Zoo.

Starbucks’ China Problem: Coffee Drinkers Want More for Less

For years, Starbucks was the dominant coffee chain in China. Now rivals offering local flavors and cheaper prices are crushing the company’s bottom line in its second-largest market.

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People in front of a Starbucks in Beijing in September. When the chain opened in China in 1999, no one else was really selling coffee.
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