Nonprofit Funded By Chinese Gov’t-Linked Entities Backs Blue State’s ‘Unconstitutional’ Climate Law

The Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC), a nonprofit organization in New York, has attracted attention due to its connections with Chinese Communist Party (CCP) entities and its support for a new law that would impose significant financial responsibilities on energy companies for climate change.

• The CPC has received over $1.4 million in taxpayer support since 2022, in addition to funding from Chinese state-linked sources.

• The organization advocates for New York's climate superfund law, which requires energy companies to pay a combined total of $75 billion for green initiatives.

• Critics view the CPC as a channel for CCP influence in the U. S., asserting that its policies are harmful to American interests, particularly regarding energy security.

• The CPC's testimony supports the superfund law, and its failure to be included in the budget has been labeled a "shortcoming" by the organization.

• Since 2018, the CPC has accepted almost $445,969 from organizations associated with the Chinese government, including contributions from major state-run banks like the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China and the Bank of China.

• House Republicans are investigating the CPC after a video allegedly showed CPC staff advising illegal immigrants on evading immigration enforcement.

• New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the climate bill in December 2024, compelling energy companies to pay billions over 25 years, with critics claiming it will raise consumer energy costs.

• Funds from the energy companies are intended for projects to improve the state’s climate resilience, which include upgrades to infrastructure and urban green spaces.

• The Trump administration has initiated legal actions against New York and Vermont over their climate laws, arguing they impede energy production.

• The CPC also advocates for other policies that potentially restrict domestic energy production and has expressed a need for investments in climate-resilient infrastructures.

• The CPC argues that transitioning to renewable energy is essential for the health and safety of New Yorkers and supports various social programs funded through increased corporate taxes.

The CPC’s backing of the climate superfund law, coupled with its funding sources and broader policy aims, raises significant concerns about foreign influence and the potential economic impacts of such legislation on New York residents. 

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