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Swalwell's Campaign Funded by Controversial CCP-Linked Donor

2/27/2026

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Rep. Eric Swalwell's gubernatorial campaign receives significant funding from Keliang "Clay" Zhu, partner at DeHeng Law Offices.
Zhu's contributions accompany DeHeng Law Offices' ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
Critics, including China expert Michael Lucci, express outrage over Swalwell's acceptance of funds from Zhu.
Zhu's firm has a history of assisting Chinese interests in the U.S., including negotiating with U.S. government agencies.

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Rep. Eric Swalwell's gubernatorial campaign receives significant funding from Keliang "Clay" Zhu, partner at DeHeng Law Offices.
Zhu's contributions accompany DeHeng Law Offices' ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
Critics, including China expert Michael Lucci, express outrage over Swalwell's acceptance of funds from Zhu.
Zhu's firm has a history of assisting Chinese interests in the U.S., including negotiating with U.S. government agencies.