Sze-Fung Lee

Oct 21, 2024 | myemail.constantcontact.com | Sadie Gurman |Elisabeth Braw |Sze-Fung Lee |Jason Douglas

Quotes of the Day:“Only the American melting pot could mobilize such a body of experts in the knowledge of other countries, and we did it to the great advantage of our war effort.”– WIlliam J. Donovan, Director of the OSS"Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world." – Harriet Tubman“It was our belief that the love of possessions is a weakness to be overcome. . . .

Oct 21, 2024 | jamestown.org | Sze-Fung Lee

Executive SummaryThe Consulates General of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in New York, San Francisco, and Chicago have been conducting gray zone “pop-up” consular service events across the United States under the initiative “Bringing Consular Services into the Community,” often at non-diplomatic facilities. These events provide consular services such as passport renewals and document processing, but their legality remains questionable due to possible violations of international law.

Oct 18, 2024 | jamestown.org | Sze-Fung Lee

Executive Summary:“Pop-up” events by People’s Republic of China (PRC) consular officials across the United States are accompanied by online propaganda campaigns on social media, as part of a gray zone approach to cognitive warfare. The events, which may contravene international and US law, are framed as “convenient” for Chinese diasporic communities, while the officials themselves are valorized as “caring” representatives of the motherland.

Oct 4, 2024 | jamestown.org | Sze-Fung Lee

Executive SummaryTheConsulates General of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in New York, San Francisco, and Chicago have been conducting gray zone “pop-up” consular service events across the United States under the initiative “Bringing Consular Services into the Community,” often at non-diplomatic facilities. These events provide consular services such as passport renewals and document processing, but their legality remains questionable due to possible violations of international law.

Jun 7, 2024 | jamestown.org | Sze-Fung Lee

Executive Summary:Analysis of five gray media outlets in Hong Kong during the consultation period for Article 23 legislation passed earlier this year, show how they echo governmental talking points and coordinate to produce collaborative content across popular social media channels. These outlets often present themselves as nonpartisan but deploy tactics such as featuring a small set of alleged “experts” while omitting their relevant affiliations and not flagging conflicts of interest.