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A prominent China analyst is warning that the recent wave of anti-ICE protests across the United States may not be as spontaneous as they appear. Gordon Chang, an author and longtime critic of the Chinese Communist Party, claims foreign influence may be playing a role in fueling the unrest.
Speaking on Newsline, Chang alleged that the CCP is quietly financing and coordinating activist networks involved in demonstrations against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. He said Beijing often relies on intermediaries and proxy actors to destabilize rivals while concealing its direct involvement.
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Chang pointed to Neville Roy Singham, an American tech billionaire living in Shanghai, as a possible link in the alleged funding chain. Singham has faced scrutiny for his connections to Chinese state-linked entities and is married to the leader of Code Pink, a far-left activist group frequently involved in protests opposing U.S. foreign and immigration policies.
According to Chang, these networks combine financial backing with coordinated messaging that aligns with CCP strategic interests. He claimed some U.S. officials believe certain demonstrators may be connected to Chinese influence operations rather than acting independently.
The analyst argued that the tactics used in the current anti-ICE protests resemble those seen during previous periods of unrest, including the demonstrations following George Floyd’s death. Chang suggested immigration enforcement has become a particularly effective pressure point for foreign adversaries seeking to inflame social divisions within the United States.
Chang urged U.S. officials to take the allegations seriously and investigate potential foreign-backed funding and propaganda networks operating domestically. While China has denied interfering in U.S. internal affairs, he warned that failing to address the pattern could leave the country vulnerable to continued external manipulation amid ongoing protests and clashes with federal authorities.[/read]