FIRST ON FOX: A top diplomat of the Chinese Communist Party, who recently replaced a controversial official with deep ties to top New York Democrats, recently highlighted his connection with an American university president and former top education official in New Jersey.
Chen Li, the consul general of the People’s Republic of China in New York, praised the “warm hospitality” he received from Kean University President Lamont Repollet in a social media post last week.
“Absolutely overwhelmed by the warm hospitality from President Repollet. I truly felt at home on this campus,” Li wrote on X.
Repollet, who previously served as the New Jersey commissioner of education, was seen smiling in photos with Li.
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China’s New York Consul General Chen Li posing with Kean University’s Lamont Repollet. (Chinese Consul General New York)
Despite concerns raised by officials about CCP influence, Repollet has established strong ties with China, including visits to Beijing and advocating for educational equity.
Repollet’s collaboration with China has received positive feedback, with significant interest in educational exchanges and cooperation between the two countries.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks during his inspection of the Western Theater Command of the People’s Liberation Army on July 26, 2023. (Li Gang/Xinhua via Getty Images)
The consulate of China in New York highlighted Repollet’s positive interactions with Chinese officials, emphasizing the fruitful cooperation between Kean University and China.
The press release praised Repollet’s commitment to fostering educational exchange and strengthening China-U.S. friendship through collaborations like Wenzhou-Kean University.
