Appointments to Advisory Team
- Mayor Karen Bass selected Dominic Ng and Simon Pang for her mayoral transition advisory team in 2022.
- Both individuals helped fundraise for Bass' political campaigns and a nonprofit she oversees.
- Ng is the CEO of East West Bank and Pang is the co-founder of Royal Business Bank.
Political Contributions
- Ng and Pang donated over $1 million combined to Bass’ mayoral campaign and the Mayor’s Fund for Los Angeles.
- Contributions include $33,000 from Pang for both congressional and mayoral campaigns.
- Ng contributed $1,500 to Bass’ mayoral campaign in 2022.
Connections to Chinese Government
- Both Ng and Pang are linked to the Chinese Communist Party's United Front Work Department (UFWD).
- Ng has been involved in various Chinese government organizations.
- Pang previously served as the Southern California coordinator for the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship With Foreign Countries (CPAFFC).
Reactions to Appointments
- Journalist Sam Cooper described the appointments as a “huge red flag. ”
- Concerns raised about financial influences of donors connected to the UFWD.
- Experts note rising scrutiny of Bass administration’s ties to individuals with CCP affiliations.
- China expert Gordon Chang criticized Bass for her ties to the CCP.
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