Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s campaign received a shocking $300,000 from a fundraiser directly linked to the Chinese Communist Party’s influence operations, raising serious national security concerns.
At a Glance
- Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s 2021 campaign received over $300,000 from a fundraiser organized by Gary Yu, who is linked to the Chinese Communist Party
- Yu is associated with the United Front Work Department (UFWD), a CCP intelligence and recruitment agency known for foreign influence operations
- China expert Gordon Chang has called for an investigation into the CCP’s ties to Gary Yu and his connections to Mayor Wu
- Yu has donated over $45,000 to Democratic politicians in Massachusetts since 2018, including Wu, Governor Healey, and State Auditor DiZoglio
- Mayor Wu, an outspoken sanctuary city advocate, has faced criticism for her anti-Trump stance and immigration policies
Communist Party Connections Exposed
A concerning financial connection between Boston’s first Asian-American mayor and the Chinese Communist Party has come to light, raising questions about foreign influence in American politics. Michelle Wu’s 2021 mayoral campaign benefited from a substantial $300,000 fundraising effort organized by Gary Yu, co-chairman of the New England Chinese American Alliance. Investigative reports reveal Yu has direct ties to the United Front Work Department, a Chinese Communist Party intelligence organization dedicated to foreign influence operations.
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The United Front Work Department operates as Beijing’s primary foreign influence arm, working to shape political outcomes and gain access to technology abroad. The House Select Committee on the CCP explained this agency’s purpose in a 2023 report, describing it as “a unique blend of engagement, influence activities, and intelligence operations that the Chinese Communist Party uses to shape its political environment, including to influence other countries’ policy toward the People’s Republic of China and to gain access to advanced foreign technology.”
Growing Financial Influence
Yu’s financial backing of Democratic politicians in Massachusetts extends beyond Mayor Wu. Records show he has donated $45,515 to local Democratic politicians since 2018, including contributions to Governor Maura Healey and State Auditor Diana DiZoglio. As founder of Boston International Media Consulting, Yu specializes in public relations and media promotion for Chinese companies operating in North America while simultaneously working as a U.S. talent recruiter for several Chinese regional governments.
“There is no ethnic Chinese official in America who is not targeted. It’s time for law enforcement to investigate the CCP’s ties to Gary Yu and Yu’s ties to Mayor Michelle Wu,” said Gordon Chang, a prominent China expert.
Mayor Wu’s office has consistently refused to comment on these revelations, raising further questions about transparency surrounding foreign-connected campaign contributions. The silence is particularly troubling given the well-documented efforts by the Chinese government to expand its influence throughout American institutions, from universities to local governments.
Political Alignment With CCP Interests
Wu has positioned herself as a leading Democratic voice against President Trump’s immigration policies, maintaining Boston’s status as a sanctuary city despite federal opposition. In her State of the City address, Wu defiantly proclaimed, “Come high water or hell — no matter who threatens to bring it — Boston has stood up for the people we love and the country we built. And we’re not stopping now,” signaling her continued resistance to federal immigration enforcement.
“Wu’s ultra-leftism makes her the perfect candidate for CCP recruitment and capture. Or do we have it backward? Is her ultra-leftism the result of CCP recruitment and capture? More than just the people of Boston would like to know,” questioned Gordon Chang, highlighting the disturbing implications of these connections.
Wu’s sanctuary city policies have drawn significant scrutiny, with the mayor and other sanctuary city leaders facing referral to the Department of Justice for potential criminal investigation related to harboring illegal aliens. She also came under fire for spending $650,000 in taxpayer funds to prepare for a House Committee hearing on the impact of sanctuary city policies, further highlighting questions about her priorities and allegiances.
National Security Implications
The revelation of CCP-linked funding for a major American city’s mayor raises serious national security concerns. Boston’s position as a hub for education, technology, and defense makes it an attractive target for foreign influence operations. The pattern of substantial donations from individuals connected to hostile foreign governments demands greater scrutiny from law enforcement and intelligence agencies.
“The Communist Party’s UFWD never rests,” warned Gordon Chang, emphasizing the persistent nature of Chinese influence operations in America.
As these connections come to light, the broader question emerges about how deeply Chinese influence operations have penetrated American politics at all levels. With President Trump prioritizing national security and combating foreign influence, these revelations about Mayor Wu’s campaign financing may represent just the tip of the iceberg in uncovering CCP infiltration of our political system.
