- A report by the Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong Foundation claims California’s “Bay to Bay” initiative, backed by Governor Gavin Newsom, is part of a Chinese Communist Party (CCP) strategy to build influence networks in the U.S., targeting California’s economy.
- The “Bay to Bay” dialogue links San Francisco’s Bay Area with China’s Greater Bay Area, promoted as economic and climate-focused cooperation, but critics argue it aligns with Beijing’s United Front political influence efforts.
- The report likens the initiative to China’s Belt and Road and sister city programs, warning of political risks and potential CCP interference in local governance. Read More