Fang Fang Exposes China’s Long Game
Summary
Newly released FBI records show that Christine Fang, suspected of spying for China, had a close relationship with former California Congressman Eric Swalwell. Fang worked as an unpaid volunteer on Swalwell’s campaigns, and U.S. officials say China tries to influence American politics at local levels to gain long-term advantages.Key Facts
- Christine Fang, also called Fang Fang, was suspected of being a Chinese spy.
- She had “physical relations” with Eric Swalwell while volunteering for his campaigns.
- Fang enrolled at a Bay Area university in 2011 and got involved in local politics through Asian American groups.
- The FBI investigated Fang under the code name “Rusty Thumbs” and thought she might be a double agent.
- Fang allegedly violated U.S. election laws by arranging illegal donations for China.
- Swalwell was cleared of wrongdoing but ended his campaign for California governor and resigned from Congress amid separate allegations.
- China’s intelligence aims to influence U.S. politics from local levels up, focusing on rising political figures.
- This influence effort is secretive and unregistered, different from normal lobbying or public political donations.
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