Source: Fox News
Summary
A 2013 Facebook post by China’s San Francisco consulate shows Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., meeting with a senior CCP diplomat, Song Ru’an, and expressing optimism for U.S.-China cooperation. The post was “liked” by Christine Fang, a Chinese national suspected of being a Chinese Ministry of State Security operative who was involved with Swalwell’s campaign. Swalwell’s team declined to comment, while the San Francisco Chinese Consulate did not respond to requests for comment.
Our Reading
As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Rep. Eric Swalwell’s 2013 meeting with Song Ru’an, a senior CCP diplomat, has resurfaced, highlighting Swalwell’s past comments on U.S.-China cooperation. The meeting was attended by Christine Fang, a Chinese national suspected of being a Chinese Ministry of State Security operative. The photo, posted by the Chinese consulate, shows Swalwell and Ru’an smiling together. The event has raised concerns about Swalwell’s ties to the CCP and his suitability for public office. The sequence of events feels like a familiar script, with politicians and diplomats playing their expected roles.
Author: Evan Null
