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Paxton gets $150K from Chinese-linked donor
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton receives $150,000 from a donor tied to Chinese real estate investments in Texas.
In brief
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton receives $150,000 from a donor tied to Chinese real estate investments in Texas. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton received $150,000 from Ting Qiao, cofounder of Wan Bridge, a U.S.-based real estate company with Chinese ties. Originally reported by Houstonchronicle.
Paxton's campaign boost
Texas Attorney General and U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton received $150,000 from a donor linked to Chinese real estate investments in Texas.
Donor background
Ting Qiao, cofounder of U.S.-based real estate company Wan Bridge, previously donated $30,000 to Paxton and PACs affiliated with him.
Wan Bridge's dual websites
Wan Bridge's Chinese website targets investors with tabs for development projects and resources not visible on the U.S. site.
Opposition attacks
GOP groups spent nearly $9 million on ads accusing Paxton's Democratic challenger of helping communist China.
Paxton's stance
As attorney general, Paxton has focused on Chinese influence, suing CCP-controlled companies and defending Texas land laws.
Recent land deals
Texas saw 11% of foreign real estate purchases from China in 2026, with Texas as the third most common destination after California and Florida.
The takeaway
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton received $150,000 from Ting Qiao, cofounder of Wan Bridge, a U.S.-based real estate company with Chinese ties.
