A recent study revealed that a man, who drew police scrutiny for allegedly abusing 21 children in the U.S., previously held a significant post in the Chinese government for over 20 years in a region central to ongoing human rights abuses tied to a communist regime.
In May 2025, law enforcement in Arcadia, California, arrested 65-year-old Xuan Guojun and his wife, 38-year-old Sylvia Chang. Reports indicate that a review of surveillance footage from their $4 million mansion led investigators to uncover verbal and physical abuse of 21 children by their nanny, Lee Chin Mae, aged 56.
While Xuan and Chang have yet to face charges, local police stated that the kids have been removed from their custody, and there’s an ongoing investigation with the FBI into the couple and their former business, Mark Surrogacy Investments LLC.
Details surrounding Xuan’s alleged surrogacy operation are still unclear. However, translated reports from Chinese state media reveal his involvement in various roles within the government.
Sari Hudayar, Minister of Foreign Affairs for the exiled East Turkestan government, spoke to the implications of this case, mentioning that millions of Uyghurs and others have suffered severe consequences, including family separation, torture, and deaths.
“Their actions are deeply rooted in the suffering of Uyghurs and other Turkic peoples,” Hudayar emphasized, urging for accountability.
In January 2021, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo had declared the Chinese government’s actions against these minorities as genocide.
Xuan’s leadership roles included president of both the Urumqi Municipal People’s Congress and the Xuar People’s Congress, according to reports from state media.
Chris Smith, a Republican Congressman from New Jersey, echoed the view that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has a history marred by violence and oppression, especially following the annexation of East Turkestan in 1949 initiated by Mao Zedong.
Xuan began his tenure with the Urumqi Municipal People’s Congress in 1997 and later joined the Xuar People’s Congress in 2008, all while still active in his previous position. Both organizations are components of China’s National Congress, which typically functions under CCP control.
By 2012, Xuan had proposed over 200 legislative measures—a notable high number among his peers. In past interviews, he humorously described himself as someone “who loves to meddle in others’ affairs.”
Hudayar stated that anyone who served in those councils during the years Xuan was active cannot claim ignorance regarding the ongoing genocide.
Hudayar referred to several regulations passed between 2008 and 2012 that have supported the current genocidal policies, detailing how these laws have targeted Uyghur identity and initiated widespread surveillance and reproductive control.
The Chinese regime has heavily recruited individuals who will align with the party’s policies, particularly in sensitive roles. Xuan’s influence during his tenure in these councils is perceived as having actively supported genocidal efforts.
For instance, regulations implemented in 2002, which were revised during Xuan’s term, led to forced abortions and sterilizations affecting millions, with estimates stating over 3.7 million abortions by 2009 alone.
Xuan also occupies significant roles in various organizations tied to the CCP. Reports suggest his position in the United Front Work Division (UFWD) closely cooperates with law enforcement agencies.
Additionally, Xuan serves as the president of the U.S. Xinjiang Chamber of Commerce since at least 2019, alongside other leadership roles in Chinese civic associations active in the U.S.
Hudayar concluded, urging that any connections between individuals and the Chinese government, particularly in this context, warrant thorough investigation by the FBI and appropriate legal action from the Department of Justice.
