Gerli Mutso was found guilty of assisting Chinese military intelligence in exchange for payment of more than 20,000 euros ($21,400).
Court spokeswoman Viivika Siplane said Mutso was also found guilty of illegally handling a small amount of narcotics.
Mutso was detained in 2020 together with marine scientist Tarmo Kouts, who was sentenced last year to three years.
In its 2021-2022 annual report, Estonia's internal security service noted continuing efforts by Chinese intelligence to recruit Estonian officials, scientists and opinion leaders.
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