- Fang Fang, or Christine Fang, was reportedly a Chinese Intelligence operative with China’s Ministry of State Security
- She remained in California’s Bay Area from 2011 to 2015
- Fang reportedly used campaign fundraising, networking, her charm and romantic relationships to get close with politicians
- She helped Rep. Eric Swalwell fundraise for his re-election campaign and had interacted with him at several events
- Fang also helped Tulsi Gabbard fundraise, and became well-known by California’s political scene
- She reportedly had a romantic or sexual relationship with two Midwestern elected officials
A suspected Chinese Intelligence operative developed substantial ties with California law makers as part of a political operation at the direction of China’s Ministry of State Security, it has been revealed.
An exclusive report detailing the alleged work of Chinese national Fang Fang, or Christine Fang, was published by Axios.
Fang reportedly targeted budding politicians, including a US congressman, in California’s Bay Area and across the county from 2011 to 2015.
During her time in the US, Axios reports that Fang had her sights set on Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell, one of the youngest members of the House.
Fang reportedly interacted with Swalwell at several events, helped fundraise for his re-election campaign and helped put at least one intern into his office.
The alleged operative also fundraised for Tulsi Gabbard, as well as had a romantic or sexual relationship with at least two US mayors from the Midwest.
Fang’s suspected operations ended during the Obama administration when she fled the US amid a FBI counterintelligence probe. They first discovered Fang while reportedly surveilling a different person.