"Chinese-American Planning Council: Funding, Allegations, and Government Grants"

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"Chinese-American Planning Council: Funding, Allegations, and Government Grants"

[!CDATA[The Chinese-American Planning Council has reportedly received significant funding from sources associated with the Chinese government, totaling up to $445,969 since 2018. Among the funders linked to the Chinese Communist Party are state-owned banks like the Bank of China and the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, as well as the Bank of East Asia and the Charles B. Wang Community Health Center. The latter is known for its connections to high-level CCP officials and its billionaire patron's involvement in Chinese government-backed organizations. In a recent development, a video emerged in 2022 showing staff members of the Chinese-American Planning Council providing guidance to illegal immigrants on how to avoid detection by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Despite these allegations and ties to the Chinese government, the organization has also received substantial support from taxpayers. Over half of its revenue, amounting to more than $1 million since 2022, comes from federal and state government grants, according to the House Homeland Security Committee. The Chinese-American Planning Council's acceptance of funding from Chinese government-linked sources and its alleged involvement in assisting illegal immigrants in evading authorities raise concerns about its operations and potential conflicts of interest. The organization's reliance on government grants further underscores the need for transparency and accountability in its activities.]]