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Threats and Cash: How China Meddles in U.S. Local Elections

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Influence and Intrigue: China's Role in U.S. Elections

This chapter investigates a bizarre attempt by a campaign advisor to bribe a reporter with cash hidden in potato chips, leading to discussions about political corruption. It further explores China's strategic meddling in U.S. local elections, particularly within New York's ethnic Chinese community, and highlights the implications for democratic processes. The narrative also examines the political fallout for a state senator after attending a pro-Taiwan event, revealing the intersection of local governance and international pressures.

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