Chinese dissident hails conviction of spy Harry Lu but warns ‘totalitarian regime’ won’t give up operating in US
Chinese dissident Yan Xiong expressed his support for the recent conviction of Harry Lu, a community leader found guilty of espionage for China. He emphasized the need for vigilance against the Chinese Communist Party's influence in the United States, warning that the totalitarian regime continues to operate despite the conviction. Xiong, a former pro-democracy activist, highlighted the ongoing suffering of the Chinese people under authoritarian rule.
- ▪Yan Xiong, a Chinese dissident, praised the conviction of Harry Lu for espionage but cautioned against the Chinese Communist Party's presence in the US.
- ▪Lu was convicted of acting as an illegal agent for China and faces up to 10 years in prison.
- ▪Xiong, who fled China after being imprisoned for pro-democracy activism, warned that the authoritarian regime continues to extend its influence abroad.
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World News exclusive Chinese dissident hails conviction of spy Harry Lu but warns ‘totalitarian regime’ won’t give up operating in US By Isabel Vincent Published May 18, 2026, 2:27 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A Chinese pro-democracy dissident targeted by Communist Party spies in New York City said the recent conviction of a Chinatown community leader for espionage restores his faith in American democracy. However, Yan Xiong — a one-time student organizer who was exiled from his country — also warned the Trump administration to keep a close eye on Chinese Communist Party operatives in the US.
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