A Maryland woman’s campaign against a proposed data center received organizing and promotional help from a socialist group connected to a network that has promoted Chinese government messaging, The Washington Free Beacon reported.
The Party for Socialism and Liberation helped Taylor Frazier McCollum promote a petition and organize rallies and community outreach, according to the campaign’s own website.
The group shares personnel with organizations funded through the network of Neville Roy Singham, a businessman based in China, according to the Anti-Defamation League. A New York Times investigation connected Singham’s network to Chinese government propaganda efforts. Singham has denied taking government instructions.
After months of local opposition and public debate, Prince George’s County approved a two-year pause on large data-center development in July.