AP investigation highlights China's influence in Utah politics

An AP investigation into Chinese government efforts to influence Utah lawmakers has drawn scrutiny to elected officials' trips abroad — and a lack ...

March 29, 2023
4:54 AM

An AP investigation into Chinese government efforts to influence Utah lawmakers has drawn scrutiny to elected officials' trips abroad — and a lack of transparency around who paid for them. Driving the : Rep. Candice Pierucci (R-Herriman) is renewing a call for state officials to disclose when foreign governments help pay for their travel to conduct state business. Details: As many as 25 Utah lawmakers have traveled to China every other year since 2007, with the Chinese government and host organizations helping pay for the trips, AP reported.

Erin Alberty