The CCP Didn’t Invade—We Let Them In Let’s be blunt: we are witnessing a slow-motion occupation. Not with tanks or bombers, but with money, influence, and manipulation. And California, the crown jewel of American progressivism, has become a beachhead for Beijing’s quiet conquest. The story begins with $220 million in unreported funds funneled from China to the University of California, Berkeley—one of the most prestigious academic institutions in the world. According to former Rep. Michelle Steel, this massive cash injection was tied to a research institute with ties to Tsinghua University—China’s answer to MIT, tightly governed by the CCP's Ministry of Education. What did Berkeley provide in return? Exclusive access to cutting-edge semiconductor labs—yes, the same technology critical to U.S.…
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