In a shocking revelation, Queens state Assemblyman Ron Kim has come forward to claim that groups with ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) attempted to undermine the integrity of the June Democratic primary and steal his predominantly Asian-populated seat. Kim's allegations shed light on a complex operation fueled by foreign influence and raise concerns about the growing power of the CCP in New York's Asian communities.

Kim, a Korean-American lawmaker who has been serving since 2012, emerged victorious in a tough primary battle with a narrow margin of 443 votes. However, his victory has now been marred by allegations of interference from organizations associated with mainland China and the CCP. According to Kim, the American Chinese Commerce Association, which endorsed his Democratic opponent Yi Andy Chen, has been identified as a group linked to the CCP and its chairman, John Chan, known for his close ties to the Chinese Consulate General office in New York.

The CCP's influence among Asian communities in New York has been a topic of whispered discussions for some time. Sources reveal that fear of being targeted by the powerful foreign government has kept many individuals from speaking out. "It's a scary thing," Kim admitted, acknowledging the risks associated with confronting the CCP.

While Kim emphasizes that the majority of Asian groups in the area are loyal to American values and capital, he claims there is a new wave of organizations tied to the CCP that pose a threat to their way of life. The alarming nature of these allegations is further enhanced by the recent arrest of Linda Sun, a former top aide to both Governors Kathy Hochul and Andrew Cuomo. Kim refrained from discussing the details of the criminal case but the connection raises suspicions about potential collusion.

Kim recalls an incident during Cuomo's tenure as governor when he received a message from someone in the gubernatorial office warning him that the "Chinese consul general was upset" with his resolution. Although Kim is unsure whether the message came from Linda Sun, he admits to being stunned by the development. Sun, who previously worked for Congresswoman Grace Meng, did not endorse Kim during the primary.

Further evidence of CCP influence can be traced to John Chan's actions. Reports indicate that Chan orchestrated an effort to silence protesters in San Francisco who were awaiting the arrival of Chinese President Xi Jinping. The protesters claimed that their relatives had suffered at the hands of the Chinese government. Videos emerged showing anti-Xi protesters being attacked by pro-CCP supporters wielding flagpoles and chemical spray, deepening concerns about the CCP's crackdown on dissent, even overseas.

In a questionable move, Chan later sponsored a trip to China for a group of New York Assembly Republicans, organized in collaboration with first-term GOP Brooklyn Assemblyman Lester Chang. This raised eyebrows in political circles, underscoring the close ties between Chan and the Chinese Consul General. Chan's involvement with state-linked and "Chinese-funded" overseas institutions highlighted on China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs' website further raises suspicions.

Assemblyman Ron Kim's brave decision to speak out against the CCP's alleged attempts to interfere in the June Democratic primary has ignited discourse about the growing influence of foreign governments and the need to protect the integrity of local elections. As questions regarding Linda Sun's arrest and the connections between CCP-linked groups continue to unfold, it remains to be seen how these allegations will impact future political campaigns and the fight against foreign interference in American democracy.