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Philadelphia flew China’s flag at City Hall for National Day, sparking backlash over foreign influence and human rights concerns.
Philadelphia raised the Chinese Communist Party’s flag at City Hall on September 30, 2025, for National Day, drawing criticism from human rights groups, lawmakers, and community organizations.
The event, co-organized by a group linked to Beijing, was condemned as legitimizing a regime accused of repression, surveillance, and human rights abuses in Xinjiang and Tibet.
Critics called the display a betrayal of American values and reignited debate over foreign political symbols in public spaces.
Similar events have occurred in other major U.S. cities, prompting concerns about foreign influence and national security.
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Filadelfia izó la bandera de China en el Ayuntamiento para el Día Nacional, provocando una reacción violenta sobre la influencia extranjera y las preocupaciones por los derechos humanos.