China's Consul General Expelled From NY Mission

• Former aide to NY governors arrested for espionage on behalf of China.

• Governor Hochul requested expulsion of consul general to address foreign influence concerns.

• High-ranking State Department official consulted before expulsion decision.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks at the state Capitol, Feb. 1, 2023, in Albany, N.Y. On Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, Hochul called on the state's colleges and universities to swiftly address cases

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China’s consul general in New York has been expelled following the arrest of a former aide for New York governors Kathy Hochul and Andrew Cuomo on charges of acting as an agent for the Chinese government. New York Governor Hochul made the announcement on Wednesday, revealing that she had spoken with a high-ranking State Department official at the request of Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

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Governor Hochul requested expulsion of consul general to address foreign influence concerns.

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Former aide to NY governors arrested for espionage on behalf of China.

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High-ranking State Department official consulted before expulsion decision.

During the event, Governor Hochul expressed her desire to have the consul general expelled, and shortly after, it was confirmed that the individual is no longer part of the New York mission. This move comes as a significant development in the ongoing efforts to address concerns related to foreign influence and espionage activities within the United States.