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China’s brazen, sinister ops on US soil must end

Nypost · 🇨🇳 public China · · 297 words · By Post Editorial Board
National Security US-China Relations Foreign Influence Operations
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In his sitdown with Chinese capo Xi Jinping, President Donald Trump should raise holy hell over Beijing’s brazen espionage and covert influence operations in America, from Los Angeles to New York and everywhere in between, including in cyberspace and in our…

Claims checked 9
Techniques found 4
Topics 3

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What happened

In his sitdown with Chinese capo Xi Jinping, President Donald Trump should raise holy hell over Beijing’s brazen espionage and covert influence operations in America, from Los Angeles to New York and everywhere in between, including in cyberspace and in our…

Why it matters

A cell including Eileen Wang, the mayor of Arcadia, Calif., ran an influence op just a few miles from downtown LA, focused on pushing Chinese Communist Party propaganda on the Chinese-American community, justifying Beijing’s aggression against Tawian, denying…

Common ground

Back East, “Harry” Lu is now on trial for running a “secret police” station in Chinatown, working for China’s Ministry of Public Security by tracking, harassing and smearing US-based critics of the CCP.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Name Calling / Labeling, Appeal to Fear: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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eFinder identified 4 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 95% confidence
Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.
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Name Calling / Labeling 80% confidence
Attaching a negative label to a person or group to reject them without evidence.
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Appeal to Fear 70% confidence
Building support by instilling anxiety or panic in the audience.
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Black-and-White Fallacy 75% confidence
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fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 9 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “the Singham network openly pushes China’s line in US politics.”
SINGLE SOURCE
The search results provided for the 'Singham network' are irrelevant, returning results for Reddit and Manchester United rather than information about a political network.
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web search NEUTRAL — Moderators retain discretion to remove a post at any time if they feel it is violating Reddit rules, or are intended to only incite abuse, are trolling, or are deemed offensive in some way. This inclu…
https://www.reddit.com/r/reddevils/?feedViewType=cardView
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web search NEUTRAL — Reddit is a network of communities where people can dive into their interests, hobbies and passions. There's a community for whatever you're interested in on Reddit.
https://www.reddit.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — The most official Reddit community of all official Reddit communities. Your go-to place for Reddit updates, announcements, and news. Occasional frivolity.
https://www.reddit.com/r/reddit/wiki/index/
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Claim 2: “extensive operations at US universities and other research facilities.”
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Evidence from Freedom House and other reports documents Beijing's global influence campaigns and threats related to U.S. institutions and airlines, supporting the claim of extensive operations.
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web search NEUTRAL — While Trump pushes away traditional allies and cuts crucial tech and science funding to universities, China is poised to make hay -- even perhaps to take ove...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7NgAbC3p5E
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web search NEUTRAL — On Chinese influence operations, Rubio said China recently threatened United and American Airlines with reduced flight routes and fines unless they conformed to Chinese descriptions of Taiwan.
https://freebeacon.com/national-security/house-probe-china-t…
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web search NEUTRAL — Freedom House has extensively documented Beijing’s global influence campaign, including through a 2022 study that examined actions taken by the CCP and its affiliates to reshape information flows in 3…
https://thediplomat.com/2024/09/to-combat-chinas-influence-o…
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Claim 3: “Don’t forget the spy balloon”
CORROBORATED
Multiple sources confirm the entry and subsequent downing of a Chinese surveillance balloon in U.S. airspace.
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web search NEUTRAL — China said it regretted “the unintended entry of the airship into U.S. airspace due to force majeure,” but called the downing of the balloon “an obvious overreaction.”
https://www.voanews.com/a/fact-check-china-misleading-attemp…
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web search NEUTRAL — The balloon is presently at an altitude above the civilian aircraft, implying that there are no immediate risks to the public. The tussle between the U.S. and China severes as China sends a surveillan…
https://www.inventiva.co.in/stories/why-has-china-sent-a/
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web search NEUTRAL — 2 that it was tracking a balloon flying roughly 60,000 feet over Billings, Montana. The object had entered U.S. airspace over the Aleutian Islands on Jan.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/china-spy-balloon-isn-t-010732162…
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Claim 4: ““Harry” Lu is now on trial for running a “secret police” station in Chinatown, working for China’s Ministry of Public Security”
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Web search results confirm that Lu Jianwang (Harry Lu) has been charged and faced trial for acting as an unauthorized agent of China by operating a secret police station in New York City.
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web search NEUTRAL — 2 Arrested for Allegedly Operating Illegal Chinese ‘Police Station' in NYC. China says its "service centers" around the world help Chinese nationals with paperwork issues and are run by volunteers, bu…
https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/2-arr…
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web search NEUTRAL — Leaders of the Chinese police station have helped Beijing organize counterprotests against Falun Gong demonstrations and locate the regime’s targets.A New York City man has admitted to acting as an il…
https://www.theepochtimes.com/china/chinese-agent-pleads-gui…
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web search NEUTRAL — The US government has charged Lu Jianwang, 64, with acting as an unauthorised agent of China; conspiracy to act as a foreign agent and obstruction of justice. Prosecutors argue that it is part of a pa…
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3353201/us…
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Claim 5: “Past headline California cases include the infamous Fang-Fang’s seduction of Rep. Eric Swalwell and other politicians.”
CORROBORATED
Multiple web search results report that Christine Fang (Fang Fang), a suspected Chinese intelligence operative, targeted California politicians including Representative Eric Swalwell.
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web search NEUTRAL — Christine Fang built connections with up-and-coming California politicians including Eric Swalwell and Ro Khanna.Fang took part in fundraising activity for Swalwell’s 2014 re-election campaign, accord…
https://www.axios.com/2020/12/08/china-spy-california-politi…
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web search NEUTRAL — Fang Fang, or Christine Fang, was reportedly a Chinese Intelligence operative with China’s Ministry of State Security.Eric Swalwell (left) had several interactions with suspected Chinese intelligence …
https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-9029379/How-suspected…
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web search NEUTRAL — The woman, Fang Fang or Christine Fang, reportedly specifically attempted to curry influence with Bay Area politicians from 2011 to 2015, including participating in fundraising for Swalwell’s 2014 ree…
https://thehill.com/policy/international/china/529215-swalwe…
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Claim 6: “thousands of cases of Chinese agents caught trying to smuggle controlled technology or munitions out of the country”
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The provided evidence includes a general definition of a 'mule' and irrelevant links to Quora and YouTube, but no specific data or reports confirming 'thousands of cases' of Chinese agents smuggling technology.
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web search NEUTRAL — A mule or courier is someone who personally smuggles contraband across a border (as opposed to sending by mail, etc.) for a smuggling organization. The organizers employ mules to reduce the risk of ge…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mule_(smuggling)
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web search NEUTRAL — Quora is a place to gain and share knowledge. It's a platform to ask questions and connect with people who contribute unique insights and quality answers. This empowers people to learn from each other…
https://www.quora.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itDM0BF6Xmc
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Claim 7: “Unrestricted access to US investment and markets fueled China’s rise to superpower status.”
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No evidence was provided or found during the search for this specific claim.
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Claim 8: “Other Beijing ops in New York have penetrated Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office and even the NYPD.”
SINGLE SOURCE
The provided evidence for Governor Kathy Hochul consists of general biographical information and unrelated news reports; there is no evidence in the provided search results confirming penetration of her office or the NYPD by Chinese intelligence.
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web search NEUTRAL — Hochul took office as governor of New York on August 24, 2021, after Cuomo resigned amid allegations of sexual harassment. She won a full term in the 2022 election against Republican U.S. Representati…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kathy_Hochul
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web search NEUTRAL — New York Governor Kathy Hochul spent only ten minutes at the funeral home before being confronted by a man in a black suit, according to reports. She was asked to leave the wake for NYPD officer Jonat…
https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-13253495/governor-kat…
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web search NEUTRAL — Kathy Hochul Joins the New York Farm Bureau and farmers to highlight her FY27 Budget Proposals on April 19, 2026, in Brunswick, New York. | Darren McGee/Office of Governor Kathy Hochul.
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/05/07/hochul-cinches-budg…
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Claim 9: “A cell including Eileen Wang, the mayor of Arcadia, Calif., ran an influence op just a few miles from downtown LA”
CORROBORATED
Multiple independent sources, including the Los Angeles Times and a Wikipedia entry, confirm that Eileen Wang, the mayor of Arcadia, pleaded guilty to acting as a foreign agent for the People's Republic of China.
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web search NEUTRAL — Eileen Wang (born 1967 or 1968) is a Chinese-American politician who served as mayor of Arcadia, California from February 3 to May 11, 2026, when she resigned from office after pleading guilty to acti…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eileen_Wang
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web search NEUTRAL — Federal authorities alleged that Eileen Wang, the mayor of Arcadia, was cultivated to help promote pro-China policies, according to a plea agreement unsealed Monday.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-05-11/arcadia-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Eileen Wang, who resigned Monday as the mayor of Arcadia, Calif., published propaganda on a purported news site under direction from Chinese officials, prosecutors said.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/11/us/arcadia-california-may…
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.