Chen Li, the new Chinese Consul General in New York, and His Relationship with Kean University President Lamont Repollet
Chen Li, the recently appointed consul general of the People’s Republic of China in New York, has publicly highlighted his connection with Lamont Repollet, the president of Kean University and former New Jersey commissioner of education. Li’s social media post praised Repollet’s "warm hospitality" and emphasized the importance of bilateral educational exchange and people-to-people connections, particularly referencing Wenzhou-Kean University, a joint Chinese-American institution. This public display of camaraderie follows a pattern of close ties between Repollet and Chinese officials, raising concerns about the potential influence of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) within American educational institutions.
Repollet’s Extensive Engagement with China and the CCP
A review of Repollet’s activities reveals a deep and ongoing engagement with China,
