China-Born Researcher Says She Sold U.S. Computers to Chinese Government

A researcher formerly affiliated with American University admitted last month that she had sold U.S. technology to China.

Gao Zhan, a Chinese sociologist who lives in Northern Virginia, pleaded guilty to federal charges of unlawfully exporting 80 microprocessors, which have potential military uses. Ms. Gao, a permanent U.S. resident, also pleaded guilty to tax evasion.

Ms. Gao first drew international attention in February 2001 when the Chinese government detained her, charging

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