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Former California Mayor Talks About How China Courted Him

Former California Mayor Talks About How China Courted Him
Jim Righeimer, former councilmember and mayor in Costa Mesa. Hau Nguyen/The Epoch Times
Siyamak Khorrami
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Jack Bradley
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The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has aimed to gain favor with local-level U.S. officials as part of a long-term plan to gain influence in the United States, says China-focused human rights advocate Dr. Chen Wen. One such official is former Mayor of Costa Mesa, California, Jim Righeimer.
Siyamak Khorrami has been the general manager and chief editor of the Southern California edition of The Epoch Times since 2017. He is also the host of the “California Insider” show, which showcases leaders and professionals across the state with inside information about trending topics and critical issues in California.
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