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Engineer guilty in plot to give data to China

"A Chinese-born engineer was convicted in federal court in California yesterday
of being an unregistered Chinese agent who conspired to supply defense
technology to Beijing. Chi Mak, 66, was found guilty of helping provide China
unclassified but export-controlled information, including data on a submarine
electronic system and a quiet electronic propulsion system planned for future
warships. Mak was found guilty of conspiracy to violate export regulations and
for failing to register as a Chinese agent, after several days of deliberations.
The trial lasted six weeks. "We were confident from the start, and we’re very
happy with the verdict," Assistant U.S. Attorney Greg Staples said. Sentencing
was set for Sept. 10, and Mak faces up to 35 years in prison. Mak at first
showed no emotion when the verdict was read but then appeared to fight tears as
defense attorney Marilyn Bednarski teared up and rubbed his back.
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Article Link: http://washingtontimes.com/national/20070510-115455-7838r.htm