A China expert tells U.S. lawmakers that Beijing seeks influence by using American organizations to deliver China’s message, rather than relying solely on the Chinese Communist Party directly. The expert describes this approach as a form of “Trojan horse,” arguing that it can make China-linked messaging appear to originate within the United States.
The testimony is presented in the context of broader U.S. scrutiny of foreign influence operations and how information, advocacy, and cultural or academic engagement can be leveraged for strategic goals. While the specific details of mechanisms and targets are not included in the provided material, the core claim highlighted in the report is that China’s outreach may be routed through U.S.-based channels to increase credibility and reach with American audiences.
Across the outlets, the emphasis is on the alleged method—working through Americans rather than overt CCP messaging—and on the implication that such channels can affect public opinion or policy debates in the United States. Other perspectives on the evidence, scale, or specific organizations involved are not included in the excerpts provided, so those elements are not verifiable here from the supplied text.
