United Front Influence and Chinese American Political Involvement: Active Subversion in Plain Sight
Overview
This report delves into the extensive influence exerted by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) through its United Front Work Department (UFWD) and its associated proxies within the United States. The focus is particularly on the strategic activities of two key figures: Helen He Xiaohui and Lily Qi.
Helen He Xiaohui, newly appointed head of Washington’s Peaceful Reunification Association, plays a significant role in promoting Beijing's interests among the Chinese-American community in the greater Washington, D.C. area. Her dual leadership positions in both the Coordination Council of Chinese American Associations (CCCAA) and the National Association for China's Peaceful Unification (NACPU) position her as a pivotal conduit between the CCP and Chinese-Americans. Helen He's influence is not only political but also deeply embedded in cultural and community activities, making her a critical asset for the United Front’s operations in the U.S.
He has worked for years in local-level community and political organizing in Maryland and has become known among Maryland politicians for her ability to reach the Chinese community. Lily Qi (discussed below), a current Democratic nominee for Maryland state delegate, described He as “one of those great connectors to pay attention to local level.” If you need to reach out to the local Chinese community, Qi told The Daily Beast, “she would always step up, more than most people, and follow through.”
Lily Qi, a prominent Chinese-American politician in Maryland, represents another layer of CCP influence through her political career and community engagement. As a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, Qi has effectively utilized social media platforms like WeChat to mobilize the local Chinese community, garnering support and votes that align with Beijing's interests. Her campaign's backing by pro-CCP groups and the Chinese embassy underscores the United Front's strategic placement of influential Chinese-Americans in key political positions to further China’s geopolitical goals thereby actively subverting the American democratic process.
Through detailed analysis of these individuals and their affiliations, this report sheds light on the broader strategies employed by the United Front Work Department to extend the CCP’s reach into American political, cultural, and social spheres and to actively manipulate these environments to Beijing’s advantage.
