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EXCLUSIVE A recent investigation has raised significant concerns regarding the familial connections of a former aide to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, revealing ties to the Chinese Communist Party. The aide in question is Fan Xiaojiang, known as Elaine, who served in Hochul’s office as the director of Asian affairs until November 2023.
According to archived information, Fan’s father, Fan Dongsheng, held a prominent position within the Chinese media system. He worked for the CCP’s Education Department of the News Bureau of the Central Propaganda Department as a deputy director and assumed various leadership roles at state-run media outlets.
Currently, Fan works as the chief of staff for Democrat Scott Stringer’s mayoral campaign, bringing over a decade of experience in New York’s Democratic political landscape. Her LinkedIn profile indicates her growing influence in local politics.
Financial Ties to Political Campaigns
Recent campaign finance filings reveal that Fan has been compensated over $120,000 by the Stringer campaign since August. This level of financial involvement raises questions about the extent of her influence, particularly in light of concerns regarding foreign influence in American politics. Stringer’s campaign has not provided any comments regarding the implications of Fan’s family history.
A Legacy in Journalism
Born in Beijing, Fan has notable connections within journalism. She was acknowledged by the City University of Hong Kong’s Centre for Communication Research in 2021 for her role in the Hochul administration, being cited as one of the few Asian-American leaders in a senior state position. Professor Jonathan Zhu praised her lineage, stating, “Elaine is the third generation of a journalist’s family in China,” referring to her grandfather and father’s significant roles in Chinese media.
The report confirmed that her father, Fan Dongsheng, played a role in shaping her career in media. Zhu indicated that Dongsheng’s influence on Fan was both
