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flag A China flag ceremony in Philadelphia sparked backlash over foreign influence and human rights concerns.

flag A flag-raising ceremony at Philadelphia City Hall on September 30, ahead of China’s National Day, drew criticism after the Chinese national flag was raised with participation from a counsellor at the Chinese Consulate General in New York, an office previously linked to espionage and influence operations. flag Organized by local groups including the Pennsylvania United Chinese Coalition and the Greater Philadelphia Fujian Hometown Association, the event was condemned by U.S. flag Congressman John Moolenaar and Rushan Abbas of the Campaign for Uyghurs, who cited human rights abuses and alleged CCP ties. flag Moolenaar urged cancellation and questioned Philadelphia’s sister-city relationship with Tianjin, established in 1979. flag The backlash reflects growing concerns over foreign influence and the symbolic recognition of the Chinese government.

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