Lu Jianwang

Lu Jianwang, a 64-year-old US citizen of Chinese descent, is currently facing trial in the US Eastern District Court of New York. He is charged with acting as an unauthorized agent of China and conspiracy to act as a foreign agent. The charges stem from allegations that he was involved in establishing and operating a covert Chinese police station in Manhattan. This facility is described by the US government as part of Beijing's broader effort to expand its influence internationally. Recent developments include witness testimony in the trial, with one witness claiming harassment after protesting the Fuzhou-directed facility. The trial highlights ongoing international concerns regarding China's alleged extraterritorial policing activities and attempts to influence individuals abroad.