The National Counterintelligence and Security Center issued a statement in August 2020 before the last presidential election saying China sought to "pressure political figures" that it determined were opposed to its interests and wanted to counter criticism of China.
Pro-China disinformation scheme attempted to discourage Americans from voting, sow political discord
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The NCSC report said the efforts are continuing to focus on Washington, including lobbying against a major competitiveness bill targeting China now working its way through Congress.
China steps up influence operations of state, local officials, U.S. agency's report says
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