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‘Pandas Become the Bait’: How China Seeks Influence in U.S. Cities

Records and interviews show that Beijing has used pandas as leverage to shape policy on Taiwan and to cultivate relationships with local U.S. politicians.

© Ariana Drehsler for The New York Times

Chinese and Californian officials at a ribbon-cutting ceremony in August at the San Diego Zoo.

4 Reasons China Meddles in Local U.S. Politics

19 December 2024 at 18:02
American intelligence agencies have warned of influence operations targeting city halls and statehouses. But what’s in it for Beijing?

© Ariana Drehsler for The New York Times

Governor Gavin Newsom of California, center, with the Chinese ambassador to the United States, Xie Feng, at an event in August welcoming pandas to the San Diego Zoo.
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