A California mayor was charged with working for China and spreading propaganda. She agreed to plead guilty.

Eileen Wang, former mayor of Arcadia, California, was charged with acting as an agent of China. She may face 10 years in prison.

Wang worked with Chinese officials from 2020 to 2022 to spread pro-Beijing messages. This was before she took office.

The case does not affect city operations, according to Arcadia city officials.

Assistant Attorney General John A. Eisenberg said public officials should only work for the people they represent.

China is trying to influence US politics by working with state and local governments.

Eileen Wang, former mayor of Arcadia, California, agreed to plead guilty to working for China.

It is concerning that someone who worked for the Chinese government is in a position of public trust.

Wang worked with Yaoning 'Mike' Sun, a convicted Chinese agent, to run a website that looked like a local news outlet.

The website was actually a propaganda tool for the Chinese Communist Party.

The FBI is investigating a scheme to influence the 2020 election.

A Chinese official sent Wang an article denying allegations of forced labor and genocide in Xinjiang.

Wang posted the article online and sent the link back to the official.

The official thanked Wang for posting the article quickly.

In another instance, Wang edited an article at Beijing's request and thanked the 'leader'.

China is targeting US military members in spy operations.

A CIA officer who gave Top Secret intelligence to China was sentenced to prison.

Wang communicated with a convicted PRC operative and asked him to distribute messaging.

The plea agreement is a success in defending the US against China's efforts to corrupt institutions.

The FBI warned about foreign interference in American politics.

The US and Chinese flags were displayed side by side in an illustration.

FBI Assistant Director Roman Rozhavsky said Wang secretly served the interests of the Chinese government.

Wang was elected to the Arcadia City Council and became mayor despite her covert relationship with China.

Wang admitted she never disclosed her work for the Chinese government.

Wang's felony conviction could trigger deportation or denial of future citizenship.

Wang agreed to resign from public office and will formally enter her guilty plea.

Arcadia City Hall in California. Mayor Eileen Wang resigned after being charged.

The case is tied to Wang's individual conduct and does not impact city operations.

City Manager Dominic Lazzaretto confirmed Wang has resigned from the City Council.

The allegations that a foreign government sought to influence a local official are deeply troubling.

City officials said the conduct occurred before Wang took office and no city resources were affected.

No City finances, staff, or decision-making processes were involved, according to the statement.

No other members of the City Council are under investigation, and city business is continuing as normal.

Fox News' Matt Finn contributed to this report.

Stepheny Price is a Writer at Fox News with a focus on West Coast and Midwest news.