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FBI files reveal former Rep. Eric Swalwell admitted relationship with suspected Chinese operative

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: KGO, as published by ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · August 18, 2026 · 1 min read

Declassified records have revealed that former Rep. Eric Swalwell had a physical relationship with Christine Fang, a suspected Chinese operative. This information came to light through newly released FBI files.

The records are part of a yearslong counterintelligence investigation. Former Rep. Eric Swalwell disclosed the relationship to FBI investigators.

Further details about the investigation and the relationship are available from the source.

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Category: News · Published: August 18, 2026 · Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · Reading time: 1 min

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FBI files reveal former Rep. Eric Swalwell admitted relationship with suspected Chinese operative

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