Domestic Politics
In my country, groups with reported links to the United Front Work Department (UFWD) have hosted fundraisings or have provided other forms of support for government employees, politicians or parties.
2024
17/ 96
Affected Countries
Country
Score
Panama
Yes
Answer ( 4 / 4 )
Answer
Skip
No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
According to the IRI there are more than 50 organizations and diaspora community groups in Panama with links to the United Front Work. Panama host the largest diaspora community in Central America, which are involved in fundraising, politics and support for government officials and candidates. Therefore, this indicator deserves a "More than a few" and an "Significant" rating.
Answered by Alonso Illueca, and has been reviewed by Team Fundación Andrés Bello - Centro de Investigación Chino Latinoamericano
Explore Panama >Zimbabwe
Yes
Answer ( 4 / 4 )
Answer
Skip
No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
The ruling party and the politically connected have bankrolled the ruling party activities
- https://www.zanupf.org.zw/
- https://thechinaproject.com/2023/08/29/chinas-many-projects-in-zimbabwe-its-all-weather-friend/
Answered by Ernest Mudzengi and 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Andronicus Sikula and Dr. Obert Hodzi
Explore Zimbabwe >Malaysia
Yes
Answer ( 4 / 4 )
Answer
Skip
No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
A report from the Sin Chew Daily shows that there is the existence of UFWD group in Malaysia, particularly through the Malaysian Chinese community. Therefore, this Indicator deserves a "Few" rating. For example, the Conficius Classrooms disputed rather in the West has been growing influence in Malaysia. Therefore, this Indicator deserves a "Significant" rating.
Answered by 2 anonymous experts, and has been reviewed by another 2 anonymous experts.
Explore Malaysia >Canada
Yes
Answer ( 4 / 4 )
Answer
Skip
No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
During the 2022 municipal election in B.C., various United Front groups were reported to have campaigned for Beijing-friendly candidates, including Vancouver mayoral candidate Ken Sim.
- https://biv.com/article/2023/03/abc-vancouver-campaign-got-support-past-present-and-future-heads-pro-beijing-group
- https://thebreaker.news/news/third-party-political-machines/
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Terry Glavin
Explore Canada >Germany
Yes
Answer ( 4 / 4 )
Answer
Skip
No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
There are a number of German-Chinese friendship associations in particular at the local level.
Answered by Angela Stanzel, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
Explore Germany >United Kingdom
Yes
Answer ( 4 / 4 )
Answer
Skip
No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
Labour MP Barry Gardiner, former Shadow Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change and Shadow Secretary of State for International Trade, received donations totaling £500,000 from Chinese-British solicitor Christine Lee. Gardiner also employed Lee’s son in his office. Furthermore, she sponsored Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey and the party's dinners to support their candidates. MI5 has indicated that Lee's donations were coordinated with the United Front Work Department. Considering that most of the MPs who receive donations held important and senior roles in their respective parties, this Indicator deserves a 'Significant' rating. There have been other instances of individuals linked to the UFWD involving themselves in politics. In 2022, it was reported that Xuelin Bates, a British Chinese businesswoman, had attended UFWD events in China and been appointed a 'councillor' at a UFWD subsidiary organisation. Bates has made donations to the Conservative Party, involved herself in political campaigning for the party, helped run a affiliated organisation, Conservative Friends of the Chinese, and married a prominent Conservative, Lord Bates, who previously served as a government minister. In 2023, it was reported that a British businessman who had worked with the UFWD in China, Lin Ruiyou. had helped to organise fundraising dinners for a branch of the Conservative Party. Therefore, this Indicator deserves a 'More than a few' rating.
- https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/barry-gardiner-mi5-mps-chinese-labour-b1992599.html
- https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-62179004
Answered by Leo Shaw, and has been reviewed by Sam Dunning and Andrew Yeh
Explore United Kingdom >South Africa
Yes
Answer ( 3 / 4 )
Answer
Skip
No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
Since the last monitoring period, there has been no national stories with UFWD like in the previous, which saw a ruling-party politician with links to the UFWD become an MP, she still maintains this position. There are indications that UFWD provides support to Chinese Community and Police Cooperation Centers, but no clear links. Therefore, this indicator deserves a "Few" Rating, but the fact that a parliamentarian has links means this Indicator deserves an “Significant” rating.
- https://japan-forward.com/china-installs-influence-operators-in-diplomatic-posts-foreign-lawmaking-bodies/
- https://www.pa.org.za/person/xiaomei-havard/
- https://safeguarddefenders.com/sites/default/files/pdf/Patrol%20and%20Persuade%20v2.pdf
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
Explore South Africa >Singapore
Yes
Answer ( 3 / 4 )
Answer
Skip
No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
Individuals holding Singapore citizenship and associated with the United Front have been known to participate in the People's Action Party (PAP) grassroots, which overlap with the official People's Association grassroots. The PAP grassroots frequently donate to the party or are involved in fundraising activities.
- https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/as-china-re-opens-old-friends-from-singapore-get-a-head-start-in-resuming-ties
- https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/who-is-mr-philip-chan-the-man-against-whom-s-pore-has-invoked-its-foreign-interference-law
- https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/who-is-mr-philip-chan-the-man-against-whom-s-pore-has-invoked-its-foreign-interference-law
- http://zitongshanghui.com/index.php?m=home&c=View&a=index&aid=69
- https://www.scwsb.gov.cn/xwzx/yw/qwyw/201703/t20170307_7936.html
- https://huayuanassociation.com/zh/category/华源新闻/
- http://www.hubei.gov.cn/zwgk/hbyw/hbywqb/201504/t20150421_643198.shtml
- https://ace.edu.sg/advisory-board/
- http://cpc.people.com.cn/n/2015/0421/c117005-26881197.html
- https://www.pa.gov.sg/our-network/grassroots-organisations/grassroots-organisations/
- https://www.channelnewsasia.com/commentary/pap-opposition-grassroots-ground-campaign-politics-3053346
- https://www.gov.sg/article/what-do-peoples-association-grassroots-leaders-do
- https://sg.news.yahoo.com/blogs/singaporescene/pa-explains-why-opposition-mps-cannot-grassroots-advisers-161613082.html
- https://www.straitstimes.com/business/retiring-temasek-ceo-ho-ching-to-join-temasek-trust-board-take-over-as-chairman-from-april
- https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/tell-the-china-story-well-beijing-s-campaign-to-co-opt-chinese-diaspora-gains-urgency-amid-pressures
- https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/line-crossed-under-foreign-interference-law-when-people-promote-foreign-political-interests-experts
- https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/philip-chan-resigns-as-president-of-hk-s-pore-business-association-amid-foreign-interference-notice
- https://finance.yahoo.com/news/singapore-citizen-accused-foreign-interference-021050371.html
- http://hainan.org.sg/index.php?m=index&a=history7
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
Explore Singapore >New Zealand
Yes
Answer ( 3 / 4 )
Answer
Skip
No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
Yes, sometimes this is through connected individuals rather than the groups as a whole, after the publicity around fundraising auctions, it is likely that this activity will be conducted more surroptiously in the future
- https://web.archive.org/web/20240214055724/
- https://newsroom.co.nz/2022/07/28/two-dinners-a-90000-imperial-robe-and-a-hall-full-of-evidence/
- https://twitter.com/geoff_p_wade/status/1280255613608452096
- https://web.archive.org/save/
- https://newsroom.co.nz/2022/10/05/the-dragon-in-the-room-1/
Answered by Catherine Churchman, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
Explore New Zealand >Philippines
Yes
Answer ( 3 / 4 )
Answer
Skip
No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
In April 2023, a United Front affiliate, the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), awarded former president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo as the "Friendship Ambassador" to China, as reported by state-run China Radio International. Therefore, this Indicator deserves a "Few" rating. The awardee is not only a former president and current legislator, but also the chair emeritus of the Philippine Silk Road Chamber of International Commerce. Therefore, this Indicator deserves a "Significant" rating.
- https://www.facebook.com/CRIFILIPINOSERVICE/posts/pfbid0hr7L75JaF1eBrpNDwV98HmyGNjZWy4TAn4nQSbUoJcPdSVT2WaALSRVZ4KPkorrcl
- https://www.psricc.com/en/memberships
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 4 anonymous experts.
Explore Philippines >South Korea
Yes
Answer ( 3 / 4 )
Answer
Skip
No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
The Association of Overseas Chinese in Korea, established in 2002 and connected to the CCPPNR, operates under the PRC Embassy in Korea's direction.
Answered by Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, and has been reviewed by Yeta Purnama
Explore South Korea >United States
Yes
Answer ( 3 / 4 )
Answer
Skip
No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
In 2023, AP reported that UFWD-connected individuals sought to set up meetings between Utah lawmakers and Chinese officials, accompany legislators on trips to China, and provide advice on the best way to cultivate favor with Beijing. Therefore, this Indicator deserves a "few" rating. Such activities resulted in Utah legislators delaying legislation unfavorable to Beijing. Therefore, this Indicator deserves a "Significant" rating.
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
Explore United States >Australia
Yes
Answer ( 3 / 4 )
Answer
Skip
No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
The corruption case involving former Premier of New South Wales, Gladys Berejiklian, and former lawmaker Daryl Maguire has been linked to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), with Maguire's client being introduced by the Australian Council for the Promotion of the Peaceful Reunification of China. In another recent case, a Chinese Australian man Di Sanh Duong was accused of using a donation to establish relationships with then federal minister Alan Tudge and interfering in government policy in 2020. However, he denied any allegations of having connections with the CCP during a committal hearing. He has recently been found guilty of covertly working for the Chinese Communist Party, the first verdict of its kind under Australia's foreign influence laws. Considering that the targeted government officials were senior officials at both local and central levels, this Indicator deserves a ""Significant"" rating.
- https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/jul/05/chinese-community-leader-accused-of-foreign-interference-allegedly-saw-alan-tudge-as-future-pm
- https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/former-premier-australias-new-south-wales-state-engaged-corrupt-conduct-inquiry-2023-06-29/
- https://www.news.com.au/national/victoria/courts-law/di-sanh-duong-prominent-community-leader-cultivated-to-serve-interest-of-the-chinese-communist-party-court-told/news-story/2edf78b5173d3d852d981bae91208d74
- https://edition.cnn.com/2023/12/20/australia/australia-businessman-convicted-foreign-influence-china-intl-hnk/index.html
Answered by Leo Shaw, and has been reviewed by Kevin Mooney and Andrew Yeh
Explore Australia >Taiwan
Yes
Answer ( 2 / 4 )
Answer
Skip
No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
PRC continued to interfere the 2024 national elections in Taiwan. There have been less significant cases of explicit fundraising and other forms o support to politicians compare to the 2020 elections. However, from the presentation made by the Ministry of Justice in the Legislative Yuan on October 27, 2023, the three major forms of election interference are foreign capital interference, online election betting market, and information operation. Regarding the foreign capital, the Investigation Bureau had found the underground foreign exchange flow for more than NT$11,500,000,000 in the year until October 2023.
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
Explore Taiwan >Japan
Yes
Answer ( 2 / 4 )
Answer
Skip
No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
There are reports of a UFWD effort to bring in Japanese opposition politicians. Therefore, this Indicator deserves a "More than a few" rating. However, It is not certain whether funding or other support exists. Therefore, this Indicator deserves an "Insignificant" rating.
Answered by Ryohei Suzuki, and has been reviewed by Maiko Ichihara and Yuki Moritarni
Explore Japan >Italy
Yes
Answer ( 1 / 4 )
Answer
Skip
No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
Italy seems to be registering some activity of the China Soong Ching Ling Foundation (an affiliate of the UFWD), including a major donation of masks during the COVID-19 pandemic and some disparate fundraising activities. Therefore this indicator deserves a "Few" rating. On the other hand, these activities were generally heavily criticized in the media and have come under significant scrutiny, especially in recent years. Therefore, this indicator deserves an "Insignificant" rating.
- https://sinopsis.cz/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/it0.pdf
- https://foreignpolicy.com/2022/09/27/italy-china-russia-right/
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Mădălina Voinea and Sorin Ionita
Explore Italy >Netherlands
Yes
Answer ( 1 / 4 )
Answer
Skip
No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
There is an investigative report presenting a Chinese-Dutch entrepreneur who was a political candidate for the Dutch Christian Democratic Party. The individual was connected with the PRC and the UFWD, but he was ultimately unsucessful in his parliamentary bid.
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Mădălina Voinea and Sorin Ionita
Explore Netherlands >Georgia
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Answer
Skip
No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Not Found
Answered by Valeri Chechelashvili, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
Explore Georgia >Latvia
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Answer
Skip
No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Not Found
Answered by Una Aleksandra Berzina-Cerenkova, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
Explore Latvia >Armenia
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Answer
Skip
No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Not Found
Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
Explore Armenia >Azerbaijan
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Answer
Skip
No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Not Found
Supplementary Notes
No evidence was found.
Answered by 2 anonymous experts, and has been reviewed by Aksana Akhmedova
Explore Azerbaijan >Kazakhstan
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Answer
Skip
No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Not Found
Answered by Danil Bekturganov and Tatyana Sedova, and has been reviewed by Aksana Akhmedova
Explore Kazakhstan >Uzbekistan
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Answer
Skip
No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Not Found
Answered by Farkhod Tolipov, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
Explore Uzbekistan >Tajikistan
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Answer
Skip
No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Not Found
Answered by Umedjon Majidi, and has been reviewed by Aksana Akhmedova
Explore Tajikistan >Kyrgyzstan
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Answer
Skip
No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Not Found
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
Explore Kyrgyzstan >Jordan
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Answer
Skip
No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Not Found
Supplementary Notes
No new evidence was found.
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Aksana Akhmedova
Explore Jordan >Egypt
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Answer
Skip
No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Not Found
Supplementary Notes
No new evidence was found.
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Aksana Akhmedova
Explore Egypt >Lebanon
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Answer
Skip
No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Not Found
Supplementary Notes
No new evidence was found.
Answered by 2 anonymous experts, and has been reviewed by Aksana Akhmedova
Explore Lebanon >Belarus
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Answer
Skip
No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Not Found
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
Explore Belarus >Mongolia
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Answer
Skip
No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Not Found
Answered by Dulamkhorloo Baatar, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
Explore Mongolia >Mexico
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Answer
Skip
No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the indicator phenomenon.
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Team Fundación Andrés Bello - Centro de Investigación Chino Latinoamericano
Explore Mexico >Costa Rica
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Answer
Skip
No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the indicator phenomenon.
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Team Fundación Andrés Bello - Centro de Investigación Chino Latinoamericano
Explore Costa Rica >Peru
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Answer
Skip
No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon.
Answered by Jack Lo Lau and Jorge Jesús Chávez Ortíz, and has been reviewed by Team Fundación Andrés Bello - Centro de Investigación Chino Latinoamericano
Explore Peru >Venezuela
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Answer
Skip
No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
Although the existence of some UFWD-affiliated groups in Venezuela can be confirmed, it is difficult to confirm whether they have provided any support to Venezuelan officials, politicians or parties. Therefore, the phenomenon of the Indicator has not been observed.
- https://www.mfa.gov.cn/wjdt_674879/zwbd_674895/202305/t20230509_11073807.shtml
- https://www.huaxia.com/c/2023/08/10/1756735.shtml
- http://www.taiwan.cn/zt/szzt/cth/hqxs/200709/t20070921_457981.htm
- https://www.chinaqw.com/huazhu/2023/02-22/352327.shtml
- https://mp.pdnews.cn/Pc/ArtInfoApi/article?id=35666809
- https://www.chinaqw.com/hqhr/2015/01-19/34378.shtml
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Team Fundación Andrés Bello - Centro de Investigación Chino Latinoamericano
Explore Venezuela >Chile
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Answer
Skip
No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon within the time range for this indicator. However, there are some reports of UFWD political activities in Chile from previous years. There is a record of a meeting between President Michelle Bachelet and United Front members in 2015. Coquimbo has been tagged as a region in Chile qith a long standing relation with China and evidence of UFWD activities. Related, a report by Francisco Urdinez, for the Carnegie Endowement for Democracy makes an indirect relation between the UFWD activities and donations from China during the pandemic.
Supplementary Notes
"There isn't an official research output on Chile and the UWFD. The impact of these efforts seems to be directed at the chinese community. Registry of UFWD meeting: Link The Dialogue report: Link;"
- https://www.minrel.gob.cl/foreign-minister-accompanies-president-to-meeting-with-sun-chunlan/minrel_old/2015-11-12/110007.html
- https://www.thedialogue.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Going-Local-Chinas-Administrative-Level-Activity-in-LAC.pdf
Answered by Sascha Hannig Núñez, and has been reviewed by Team Fundación Andrés Bello - Centro de Investigación Chino Latinoamericano
Explore Chile >Ecuador
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Answer
Skip
No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon.
Answered by Paúl Mena Mena, and has been reviewed by Team Fundación Andrés Bello - Centro de Investigación Chino Latinoamericano
Explore Ecuador >Colombia
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Answer
Skip
No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Team Fundación Andrés Bello - Centro de Investigación Chino Latinoamericano
Explore Colombia >Gambia
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Answer
Skip
No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
no
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
Explore Gambia >Algeria
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Answer
Skip
No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
There is no public evidence on that.
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Filip Noubel
Explore Algeria >France
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Answer
Skip
No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Not Found
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Filip Noubel
Explore France >Bangladesh
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Answer
Skip
No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
Could not find any during the period. The former Chinese Ambassador who left in April 2023 was a UFWD member.
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Filip Noubel
Explore Bangladesh >Lithuania
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Answer
Skip
No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Not Found
Answered by Konstantinas Andrijauskas, and has been reviewed by Vida Mačikėnaitė-Ambutavičienė and Linas Didvalis
Explore Lithuania >Bulgaria
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Answer
Skip
No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon.
Answered by Rumena Filipova, and has been reviewed by Matej Šimalčík
Explore Bulgaria >Austria
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Answer
Skip
No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
There has been no public report of such a phenomenon in the observed period of time.
Supplementary Notes
There exists the Austria-China Peaceful Reunification Promotion Association with reported links to the UFWD (Link). However, recent events held or attended by this association in Austria or China do not seem to have been attended by goverment employees, politicans, or parties (see for example Link, Link, Link)
- https://www.chinafile.com/ngo/latest/united-front-work-departments-austrian-chapter-registers-foreign-ngo-china
- https://www.oushinet.com/static/content/qj/qjnews/2023-03-16/1086077558472859648.html
- https://www.sohu.com/a/763727995_121123756
- http://www.hbql.gov.cn/view/8930.html
Answered by 2 anonymous experts, and has been reviewed by Alfred Gerstl
Explore Austria >Hungary
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Answer
Skip
No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon.
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Kristina Kironska
Explore Hungary >Belgium
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Answer
Skip
No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
Though present in Belgium, there does not seem to be support from Belgian government, politicians or parties.
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Richard Turcsányi
Explore Belgium >Bosnia and Herzegovina
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Answer
Skip
No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
No specific information that could support the relevant answer
Answered by Stefan Vladisavljev and 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Kristina Kironska
Explore Bosnia and Herzegovina >Slovakia
No
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
No known cases since 2022. Few cases recorded in previous periods.
Answered by Matej Šimalčík, and has been reviewed by Richard Turcsányi
Explore Slovakia >Sweden
No
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
No evidence to suggest otherwise.
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Richard Turcsányi
Explore Sweden >Finland
No
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon.
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Richard Turcsányi
Explore Finland >Denmark
No
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon.
Answered by 2 anonymous experts, and has been reviewed by Kristina Kironska
Explore Denmark >Ireland
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
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More than a few, and significant
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There is no public recorded of this happening all such events would have to be recorded in the declaration of interests and declared to the election commission and Standadard in Public Office Commission . There is no record of any Chinese body hosting an event or providing support for any paper.
- https://www.electoralcommission.ie/
- https://www.sipo.ie/reports-and-publications/annual-disclosures/2020-Donations-to-Political-Parties-Report.pdf
Answered by 2 anonymous experts, and has been reviewed by Richard Turcsányi
Explore Ireland >Albania
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
There is no observationof the indicator phenomenon.
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
Explore Albania >Montenegro
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
Explore Montenegro >Serbia
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the indicator phenomenon.
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
Explore Serbia >Greece
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the indicator phenomenon.
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
Explore Greece >North Macedonia
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the indicator phenomenon.
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
Explore North Macedonia >Turkey
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon.
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
Explore Turkey >Iceland
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon.
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
Explore Iceland >Portugal
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon.
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
Explore Portugal >Romania
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
There have been no politicians accused of being "anti-China", especially because very few Romanian politicians have taken positions critical of the PRC
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Mădălina Voinea and Sorin Ionita
Explore Romania >Moldova
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
We could not identify any UFWD-linked groups in Moldova
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Mădălina Voinea and Sorin Ionita
Explore Moldova >Ukraine
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
There was not public or non-public information about this.
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Mădălina Voinea and Sorin Ionita
Explore Ukraine >Spain
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon.
Answered by Hernan Alberro, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
Explore Spain >Nicaragua
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Not Found
Answered by Hernan Alberro, and has been reviewed by Javier Melendez
Explore Nicaragua >Bolivia
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Not Found
Answered by Hernan Alberro, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
Explore Bolivia >Paraguay
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Not Found
Answered by Hernan Alberro, and has been reviewed by Julieta Heduvan
Explore Paraguay >Pakistan
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
No evidence or need in Pakistan, where overall opinion is largely pro-PRC
Answered by Shahzeb Jillani, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
Explore Pakistan >Afghanistan
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No
Few, but insignificant
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More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
There is no United Front Work Department (UFWD) presence in Afghanistan. The Chinese expat community reportedly ranged from 20 to 60 people, depending on the country's stability during that period. After the Taliban took control, the Chinese expat community grew with the arrival of petty traders, but there are no signs of UFWD activity yet.
Answered by Rahimullah Kakar, and has been reviewed by Niva Yau
Explore Afghanistan >Turkmenistan
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No
Few, but insignificant
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Supporting Evidence
Given Turkmenistan's policies prohibiting foreigners from living in the country, it is unlikely that these groups can have an administrative presence there. Although the China Central Asia Friendship Association, which is based in China, occasionally hosts joint events with PRC embassies in the region, including Turkmenistan, this should not be counted as an organization actively working within Turkmenistan.
Answered by Temur Umarov, and has been reviewed by Niva Yau
Explore Turkmenistan >India
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
Explore India >Nigeria
No
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Not Found
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
Explore Nigeria >Senegal
No
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Not Found
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
Explore Senegal >Ethiopia
No
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Not Found
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
Explore Ethiopia >Kenya
No
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Not Found
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
Explore Kenya >Brazil
No
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
No evidence was found of groups linked to United Front Work Department (UFWD) that organized fundraising campaigns or provided other forms of support to local politicians or parties.
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
Explore Brazil >Czech Republic
No
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Not Found
Answered by 2 anonymous experts, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
Explore Czech Republic >Estonia
No
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon.
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
Explore Estonia >Poland
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon. Polish system based on funding political parties from state coffer and capped donations from Polish citizens that excludes large donations by private sector or foreign organizations significantly limits opportunities for UFWD linked organization to buy influence in way of participation in fundraising actions or other ways of funding political parties or politicians. No such activities have been reported. The possibility that some minor operations were conducted and not detected during this research cannot be excluded but the impact would marginal.
Supplementary Notes
Political parties and elections campaigns of politicians in Poland are financed mainly with the state subsidies. Donations from Polish citizens that have permanent residence in Poland constitute small share in political parties or politicians funding. There is cap in amount of on annual donations from one person (around 10 000 usd/person)
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
Explore Poland >Nepal
No
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon.
Answered by Sriparna Pathak, and has been reviewed by Amish Mulmi
Explore Nepal >Russia
No
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Not Found
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 3 anonymous experts.
Explore Russia >Democratic Republic of the Congo
No
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon.
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Andronicus Sikula and Christian Rumu
Explore Democratic Republic of the Congo >Timor-Leste
No
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
Not that I know of.
Answered by 2 anonymous experts, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
Explore Timor-Leste >Argentina
No
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon.
Answered by Ricardo Ferrer Picado, and has been reviewed by Hernan Alberro
Explore Argentina >Uruguay
No
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
There is no record of United Front Work Department in Uruguay. Therefore, this indicator deserves a "no" response.
Answered by Ricardo Ferrer Picado, and has been reviewed by Hernan Alberro
Explore Uruguay >El Salvador
No
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the indicator phenomenon.
Answered by Eric Lemus, and has been reviewed by Julio Martinez and Alvaro Cruz
Explore El Salvador >Thailand
No
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
There is no indicator of the said phenomenon.
Supplementary Notes
No supporting evidence found
Answered by Pravit Rojanaphruk, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
Explore Thailand >Myanmar
No
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Not Found
Answered by 2 anonymous experts, and has been reviewed by another 2 anonymous experts.
Explore Myanmar >Uganda
No
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon.
Answered by Abdou Rahim Lema, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
Explore Uganda >Mozambique
No
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon.
Answered by Tomé Bambo, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
Explore Mozambique >Angola
No
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon.
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
Explore Angola >Indonesia
No
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
We are unable to find any source which indicates it
Answered by Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, and has been reviewed by Yeta Purnama
Explore Indonesia >Saudi Arabia
No
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
We are unable to find any source which indicates it
Answered by Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, and has been reviewed by Yeta Purnama
Explore Saudi Arabia >Qatar
No
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
We are unable to find any source which indicates it
Answered by Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, and has been reviewed by Yeta Purnama
Explore Qatar >Israel
No
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
By law, politicians and parties are not allowed to accept donations from organizations. They can accept limited sums of money from individuals, but I did not find any information about donations from Chinese sources.
Answered by The Institute for National Security Studies (INSS), and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
Explore Israel >Vietnam
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Answer
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
This indicator is irrelevant in the Vietnamese context as Vietnam is a single party political system. Political candidates are selected within the Communist party, and therefore there is no need for political fundraising.)
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by
Explore Vietnam >Cambodia
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No
Few, but insignificant
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Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
Yes, this is widely assumed - particularly among one or two large firms that are seen as UFWD-directed; however linkable evidence to these realities is unavailable.
Answered by Bradley J. Murg, and has been reviewed by another 2 anonymous experts.
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