Chinese spy infiltrated the Democratic Party, had sexual relations with officials and Congressman Eric ‘Russia hoax promotor’ Swalwell from the House Intelligence Committee, and helped to fund and promote his political career. Swalwell is a staunch defender of China. Hmmm …

Exclusive: Suspected Chinese spy targeted California politicians

A suspected Chinese intelligence operative developed extensive ties with local and national politicians, including a U.S. congressman, in what U.S. officials believe was a political intelligence operation run by China’s main civilian spy agency between 2011 and 2015, Axios found in a yearlonginvestigation.

Why it matters: The alleged operation offers a rare window into how Beijing has tried to gain access toand influence U.S. political circles.

• While this suspected operative’s activities appear to have ended during the Obama administration, concerns about Beijing’s influence operations have spanned President Trump’s time in office and will continue to be a core focus for U.S. counterintelligence during the Biden administration.

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