China is silently expanding its influence in American cities

It has been well documented that China interferes in American elections, with particular evidence of tampering in the 2024 presidential election. But a recent investigation by The New York Times suggests that China's election influence may be even greater than first thought, most notably when it comes to races in New York City. And the Big Apple is not the only American city where China is reportedly taking an outsized role in local politics.

What is China doing in New York City?

Numerous social clubs backed by China have been working to influence local politics in New York City, said The New York Times' investigation. They have "undermined a congressional candidate who once challenged the regime on Chinese television, helped unseat a state senator for attending a banquet with the pres