# China exile-turned-GOP nominee warns socialist surge could give Beijing greater influence in Washington

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/china-exile-turned-gop-nominee-warns-socialist-surge-could-give-beijing-greater-influence-in-washington/
- Published: 2026-10-28T14:39:34+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-04T00:47:01+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/china-exile-turned-gop-nominee-warns-socialist-surge-could-give-beijing-greater-influence-washington
- Topics: Americas, Asia, Government, Politics, World

## Key points

- Lily Tang Williams warned that a Democratic Congress could benefit Beijing.
- She pointed to DSA influence and at least six possible new DSA-affiliated lawmakers.
- Gallup found 43% of Americans view socialism positively, its highest level since 2010.

## Summary

Republican New Hampshire congressional nominee Lily Tang Williams warned that a Democratic-controlled Congress could give China more opportunities to influence US politics and threaten national security. She linked that risk to the Democratic Socialists of America’s growing influence and accused Democrats of failing to challenge Marxist ideas.

Williams cited a reported DSA trip to China, concerns about immigration and espionage, and the possibility that at least six DSA-affiliated lawmakers could enter Congress in January. A Gallup poll found 43% of Americans view socialism positively, the highest share since 2010. These are Williams’s claims; her opponent, the DSA and the Democratic Party did not respond to requests for comment.

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