Source: FOX News Digital
Summary
Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., has been considered a potential 2028 presidential candidate, but his longtime ally Henry Yin faces scrutiny due to his ties to Chinese Communist Party officials. Yin, a California businessman, has held roles including the California Commission for Economic Development and founded a consulting firm with clients linked to CCP officials. He has attended events hosted by United Front groups and has been photographed with Chinese officials. Khanna has praised Yin on social media, though his office has denied Yin’s advisory role. Yin has also been linked to a 2013 event with a Chinese spy connected to former Rep. Eric Swalwell.
Our Reading
As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Khanna and Yin share a history of public praise.
Yin’s roles include official ties to Chinese business and government.
Events with Chinese officials appear routine.
Khanna’s office denies ties, but photos show proximity.
Author: Evan Null
Henry Yin’s Ties to China
Henry Yin, a longtime ally of Rep. Ro Khanna, has deep connections to Chinese Communist Party officials. He has served on the California Commission for Economic Development and founded a consulting firm with clients tied to the CCP. Yin has attended multiple events hosted by United Front groups, including the All-China Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese, according to China expert Jackie Deal.
Khanna’s Public Support for Yin
Khanna has publicly praised Yin on social media, calling him a “good friend” and “leader.” In 2019, Khanna announced Yin would serve as his Senior Advisor on Foreign Trade and Economic Development, though his office later denied Yin’s advisory role. Despite this, Khanna and Yin were seen together at an event in 2026.
Yin’s China Connections
Yin has made multiple trips to China, including a 2026 visit where he met with Guangdong Province officials. He has also accompanied California Gov. Gavin Newsom on a delegation to China, where Newsom met with top CCP officials. Yin’s LinkedIn profile lists him as an “Official Commerce Rep in US for the Province of Fujian, China.”
Yin’s Role in Trade and Diplomacy
Yin has facilitated trade between California and China through his consulting firm, USA-China-Link. He has hosted delegations and signed memorandums of understanding with Chinese organizations. In 2013, he was photographed with Christine Fang, a Chinese spy linked to former Rep. Eric Swalwell.
APAPA and Yin’s Involvement
Yin is a member of the Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association (APAPA) board. A 2013 photo shows Yin with Chinese Consul General Gao Zhansheng and Christine Fang. APAPA has denied that the event was co-hosted by the group, though it acknowledged Yin’s membership.
