Swalwell and the Spy Who Was Recruited | Toronto News

Toronto News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 17, 2026 · 1m

Newly declassified FBI documents reveal how the agency first became aware of Congressman Eric Swalwell’s relationship with Christine Fang, a suspected Chinese spy — and that they were initially trying to recruit her. During early conversations, Swalwell reportedly made joking remarks about her ties to China’s intelligence services. Fang herself admitted in memos to using her sexuality as a tool to gain access to politicians, even suggesting spy agencies might use prostitutes instead of agents. Two years later, Swalwell confessed to having physical relations with Fang — after the FBI had…