Tag: United Front Work Department

Chinese Businessman Sanctioned by US Revealed to Back Influential China-Australia Group

A Chinese fishing tycoon recently blacklisted by the United States for human rights abuses has been found to be the financier and “permanent honorary chairman” of a China-Australia economic and trade group questioned over its links to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Zhuo Xinrong, also known as Zhuo Longxiong, was a benefactor of the Sydney-based…


John Robson: Expelling One Measly Diplomat Is Not Going to Stop Beijing’s Meddling in Our Democracy

Commentary The Trudeau administration finally, grudgingly expelled one communist Chinese diplomat for trying to subvert our democracy. But they sure didn’t look serious about it, which is asking for trouble. I’m not even talking here about their determined efforts not to realize it was happening. But with the prime minister insisting that reports never left…


There Are Questions That Need Answering Dan Andrews

Commentary The secretive visit by the Victorian premier to China raises issues that have not been answered by Daniel Andrews. Flying out of the country with just two days’ notice to the community, the premier was not accompanied by any media or industry representatives, despite the claim that the mission was to discuss trade and…


MP Who Frequents Events of Beijing-Aligning Groups Spoke Against Foreign Agent Registry as MP Candidate

A B.C. Liberal MP who regularly attends events of groups that adopt Beijing’s language and views had opposed the creation of a foreign agent registry in Canada when he was a first-time candidate in the 2021 election. In a Sept. 9, 2021, interview on Chinese-language YouTube channel Rise Bowl, Parm Bains, Liberal candidate for Steveston–Richmond…


Ontario Election-Focused Group Led by Individual Involved in Initiative Guided by China’s United Front

A new Ontario organization that says it aims to promote political candidates with Chinese heritage is led by an individual involved in a group “guided” by China’s United Front Work Department, an agency responsible for co-opting opposition inside China as well as carrying out influence activities abroad. Guo Baozhang, chair of the Chinese Council for…


China’s Playbook for Influencing Washington Has Been Revealed, and of Course Americans Are Involved

A delegation from a Chinese think tank associated with China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs secretly met with a billionaire New York executive and a group of politically-connected individuals last week to discuss faltering U.S.-China relations, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday, as China searches for ways to maintain influence over Washington. Maurice Greenberg, CEO of…


Chinese Donor, Fundraiser for NYC Mayor Eric Adams Worked Closely With Communist Party Influence Operation

A fundraiser and donor to New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ election campaign heads a non-profit that houses a Chinese overseas police station and works closely with Communist Party influence operations, a Daily Caller News Foundation investigation found. Lu Jianshun supported fundraising efforts for Adams through his role as the president of America Changle Association, an…


Advocate Concerned PM Commends Event Organized by Group Whose Chinese Affiliate Said Aims to ‘Spread the Voice’ of CCP

A democracy advocate is warning about the Chinese regime’s covert “cultural infiltration” after multiple Canadian politicians lent support to the opening celebration of a new Chinese library that’s part of a China-based project whose founder had said aims to “spread the voice” of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The new B.C. library was unveiled during…


Beijing’s Influence Group Seeks Partnership With US Agricultural Officials, After Teaming Up With Bill Gates for Years

A number of U.S. government officials recently took part in an virtual agriculture event co-hosted by a Beijing-backed influence association that has ties to Bill Gates. The United States Heartland China Association (USHCA), a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in 2003, held the online 2022 U.S.-China Agriculture Roundtable earlier this month. The online event was co-hosted…


Beijing’s Influence Group Seeks Partnership With State Agricultural Officials, After Teaming Up With Bill Gates for Years

A number of U.S. government officials recently took part in a virtual agriculture event co-hosted by a Beijing-backed influence association that has ties to Bill Gates. The United States Heartland China Association (USHCA), a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in 2003, held the online 2022 U.S.-China Agriculture Roundtable earlier this month. The online event was co-hosted…