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Public commenter alleges Chinese government media control and persecution during Ashland County meeting
Summary
During public comment, Tianan Jiang of Cleveland presented allegations about Chinese Communist Party control of media and persecution of Falun Gong practitioners, including claims of organ harvesting; these were statements by a private commenter and were not substantiated in the meeting.
During the public-comment portion of the meeting, Tianan Jiang of Cleveland addressed the commissioners and attendees with an extended statement alleging extensive control of Chinese media by the Chinese Communist Party and persecution of Falun Gong practitioners, including claims of organ harvesting and targeted harassment of dissidents.
Jiang identified himself and described living in China for more than 30 years before relocating to the U.S. He alleged the Chinese government "controls the whole country with propaganda of lies," claimed the party has purchased influence in Western media, and said Falun Gong practitioners have faced 26 years of persecution. Jiang made multiple specific allegations—some naming incidents and individuals—and urged caution regarding Chinese influence.
Commissioners thanked him after his remarks; the claims were offered as public comment and were not investigated, rebutted, or substantiated during the meeting. The statements reflect the commenter's views and do not represent findings of the Ashland County commissioners or staff.
