NYC Councilwoman Accused of Biting Cop Gets Support From Group With Ties to Chinese Communist Party

NYC Councilwoman Accused of Biting Cop Gets Support From Group With Ties to Chinese Communist Party

Hundreds marched in support of a Brooklyn councilwoman charged with biting an NYPD deputy chief during a protest this month, with the organizers linked to the Chinese Communist Party.

The massive march from Foley Square to Cadman Plaza Park backs Councilwoman Susan Zhuang (D-43), who was busted after allegedly biting the cop during a frenzied clash at a protest outside the construction site of a homeless shelter in her district.

Protesters chanted slogans like "justice for all", "no more disrespect for the Asian community" and "the government should listen to the wishes of the people". They held signs reading "save our community" and "equal justice of Susan Zhuang".

The event was organized by BRACE, a non-profit group with ties to the United Front, a group of organizations affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party, whose mandate is to spread communism worldwide.

The event was led by John Chan, who also runs the American Chinese Commerce Association. Chan has a history of supporting Beijing's interests, including the crackdown on Falun Gong and the hosting of the 2008 Olympics.

Zhuang has distanced herself from the organizers, saying she “appreciates the Asian community’s support” but was “not part of planning this event”. She claims the movement to stand up for the rights of the Asian community is “the opposite of the CCP”.

However, just days before her arrest, Zhuang's office was revealed to have tried to solicit donations for BRACE in February. This incident was first reported by the Daily News and confirmed by The Post, which cited detailed emails sent from official city email accounts.

The emails invited supporters and constituents to a February Lantern Festival Parade in Sunset Park — which was attended by several elected officials including Mayor Eric Adams.

The councilwoman defended her actions during the arrest, saying she was coming to the aid of a protester. "Susan Zhuang was a victim that day, she was trying to protect a senior citizen, she was trying to protect you all," a speaker told demonstrators at the Brooklyn end of Sunday’s march.

This incident highlights the complex and often controversial relationship between the Chinese Communist Party and the Asian American community in New York City.