Exposé: Attorney Qiang Bjornbak (Hua Qiang)

Attorney Qiang Bjornbak, also known by her Chinese name Hua Qiang, based in Los Angeles, presents herself publicly as a respected Chinese-American lawyer and community advocate. She is known for her leadership in the local Chinese community and her visible participation in American legal and civic affairs. However, a closer look at her activities reveals a dual-track role that connects her simultaneously to the U.S. government system and to Chinese Communist Party–linked networks.

1. Engagement with the U.S. Government

• In June 2020, Qiang Bjornbak was invited by the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (WHIAAPI) to participate in a virtual meeting with senior U.S. officials. Here.

• During the meeting, she spoke directly to White House representatives, thanking President Trump and raising concerns on behalf of Chinese-American business owners about:

  • travel bans and trade war policies,

  • hate crimes targeting Asian-owned businesses,

  • and discrimination against Asian students in college admissions.

• Her participation positioned her as a federal-level interlocutor between the Chinese-American community and the U.S. government.

2. Connections to PRC-Linked Legal and Political Networks

• Qiang Bjornbak maintains long-term partnerships with PRC-based law firms, notably the powerful Duan & Duan Law Firm and Beijing Lvshan Law Firm(北京绿山律师事务所) aka Beijing Interlaw Consulting Co., Ltd. These firms have handled cases directly tied to Chinese state interests, including sanction evasion and defense of central SOEs.  Here.

• In 2025, Qiang Bjornbak was formally appointed as Senior International Legal Advisor to Beijing Lvshan Law Firm, whose chief consultant, Luan Shaohu, is a former police officer and influential figure in China’s legal-political system. Here.

• She has been celebrated by PRC-linked organizations such as the American Chinese United Association for her “contributions to the Chinese community,” aligning her reputation with Beijing’s broader United Front Work efforts.

3. The Dual Narrative

• In the U.S., Qiang Bjornbak appears as a law-abiding immigrant success story—an American lawyer, ABA award recipient, and advocate for Asian-American rights.

• In China’s orbit, she is presented as a trusted partner of CCP-aligned law firms and a valuable overseas Chinese leader, capable of extending influence into American political and legal circles.

4. Strategic Implications

Her position illustrates a classic case of dual influence operations:

• She gains legitimacy in the U.S. through White House–backed roles, thereby enhancing her authority in the Chinese-American community.

• Simultaneously, she serves as a bridge for PRC-linked organizations, bolstering their credibility abroad and potentially shaping narratives within the U.S. political system.

This dual track raises critical questions:

• Is her engagement with U.S. institutions fully transparent about her ties to PRC law firms and United Front organizations?

• Does her influence represent the interests of Chinese-American citizens, or the strategic objectives of Beijing?