On July 28, 2024, demonstrators in New York City protested against a proposed homeless shelter, showcasing significant community concern regarding housing and safety. The protests, calling for justice and support for local leaders like Councilwoman Susan Zhuang, intersected with issues of influence from the Chinese Communist Party via figures like John Chan. This 'United Front' strategy aims to extend China's political agenda abroad, raising concerns about its implications for U.S. democracy and security as it seeks to reshape civic discourse.
Activities can range from intelligence operations and transnational repression of CCP critics to murkier forms of influence to reshape political ecosystems in other countries.
Reemphasized by Chinese President Xi Jinping as a 'magic weapon' for achieving China's national interests abroad, United Front work entails drawing on a variety of official bodies.
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