Lawmakers are expressing alarm over the spread of pro-China communist messaging in the U.S., linking it to an organization tied to Neville Roy Singham, a prominent figure based in Shanghai. In discussions with representatives, several House and Senate members raised concerns that nonprofits funded by Singham could be creating division by endorsing communist and anti-American propaganda.
Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) commented on the situation, stating, “When we consider nonprofits, we really need to examine how China is exploiting 501(c)(3) nonprofits as tools for the Chinese Communist Party.” She elaborated that Singham’s organization is actively involved in influencing others and orchestrating protests, which may lead to unrest in U.S. cities.
According to investigations, Singham has funneled $278 million into a wide-reaching nonprofit network since 2017. Various government departments, including Justice, State, and Treasury, are looking into these financial activities, particularly a substantial sum directed to a group named People’s Forum.
Jodi Evans, Singham’s wife and a co-founder of the anti-war group Code Pink, has received $1.33 million from him. Code Pink has previously shown support for regimes such as Cuba and the Chinese Communist Party.
Some Republican senators have criticized Code Pink, alleging that the People’s Forum is pushing Chinese Communist sentiments within the country. Critics argue that Code Pink’s financing, despite not being sourced directly from the Chinese government, has similar implications.
Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) made a sarcastic remark about Code Pink’s affiliations, claiming, “They’re funded by the most repressive regime on earth.” The group has since filed an ethics complaint against him, asserting that his comments reflect ignorance about their funding sources.
Lawmakers are also raising questions about why organizations like Singham’s are not registered under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), which mandates disclosure of foreign lobbying activities. Republican Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart from Florida pointed out the inconsistency in their exemption from these requirements.
Further concerns arise about the potential influence of foreign funding on U.S. public sentiment, especially regarding groups seen as defending anti-American stances. Singham, who sold his tech consulting company for a notable sum in 2017, has drawn scrutiny for his ties to the Chinese Communist Party and efforts to promote an anti-Western viewpoint.
Fox News Digital’s investigation traced Singham’s financial contributions and efforts aimed at organizing protests against U.S. policies and other governmental actions. Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-Fla.) emphasized the importance of understanding the origins of Singham’s wealth, suggesting it could be linked to CCP funding.
Jimenez highlighted that, beyond Singham, other protesters are also not on record with the FARA office, raising further concerns about transparency and accountability regarding foreign influence in domestic groups. Although Singham has faced inquiries from congressional committees, his residence in Shanghai has prevented him from appearing before them.
House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (R-Mo.) criticized Singham as someone who operates within the Chinese Communist Party’s framework, engaging with businesses that have similar affiliations and participating in forums aimed at enhancing the Party’s influence abroad.
