The U.S. Department of State has formally informed Congress that several far-left activist nonprofits, including Code Pink, are linked to influence operations by the People’s Republic of China (CCP). According to the report, these groups have amplified narratives favorable to Beijing and received funds tied to Chinese networks, sparking concerns about foreign interference in domestic civil society.
The report, submitted as part of the State Department’s “Countering Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference” initiative, names Code Pink and The People’s Forum among NGOs that have promoted positions aligned with the CCP’s geopolitical interests. U.S. officials say these organizations have “denigrated the United States” and “whitewashed the violence of Marxist regimes” while benefiting from donor networks linked to the CCP.
Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy Sarah Rogers noted that China uses influence campaigns beyond traditional diplomacy, including collaborating with U.S. nonprofits to shape public discourse. The report warns that such efforts seek to weaken U.S. resolve on strategic issues and exploit loopholes in nonprofit funding transparency.
Republicans on the House Foreign Affairs Committee welcomed the assessment, calling for greater transparency and accountability for groups that may be acting in the interests of foreign powers. Lawmakers have urged stricter enforcement of the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) and potential revocation of tax exemptions for nonprofits that function effectively as foreign propaganda conduits.
Leaders of the accused organizations have rejected the charges, dismissing them as politically motivated. The debate underscores broader concerns about ideological activism, foreign influence, and national security in American civic life.
