Overview

• In 1996, then-teacher Tim Walz hosted a delegation of Chinese officials in his Nebraska classroom, two of whom were linked to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
• The visit was part of a broader program where Walz and his wife organized student trips to China, raising questions about his ties to the CCP.
• Minnesota Governor Walz has faced criticism for his past interactions with CCP-affiliated entities, including appointing a CCP-aligned individual to a state position.
• Republican lawmakers have initiated investigations into Walz’s connections with the CCP, seeking information from federal authorities.
• Walz has been criticized for misrepresenting details of his trips to China, including false claims about his presence during the Tiananmen Square protests.