Yesterday’s Chinese-language reporters are today’s political aides

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As part of the latest effort to court Chinese voters, Chinese media reporters have become popular hires for SF campaigns or politicians.

San Francisco Mayor London Breed walking alongside her"Chinese grandmother" Mrs. Wong and Ho Yin Mo. Photo by Joe Rivano Barros, April 23, 2024.

“When we heard that Mo was available, we jumped at the opportunity to hire him because we know that his profile on KTSF really resonates with a lot of individuals and his background and his experience,” Arellano said. Similarly, Sherman Wan, another reporter and anchor from KTSF, joined Wiener’s office this May as a district representative after predecessor Francis Zhang left for Supervisor Joel Engardio’s office.

And it’s proven to be a wise decision — Mo is “somewhat of a celebrity with Chinese seniors,” a voting bloc that’s known for being difficult to reach, said Arellano. During Breed’s campaign events in the Chinese community, “as soon as a lot of the Chinese seniors see his face, they immediately recognize him and flock to him,” Arellano added.

Mo hurriedly pushed back on the “celebrity” moniker. “I’m just doing my job,” the 26-year-old said. “Obviously the candidates themselves, they cannot be everywhere … this is why I should be out there in the field, talking to people, listening to what people might have to say about the mayor, listening to the voters’ concerns and then pass along that information to the candidate.” Mo said the stories he covered about Breed as a reporter made him respect her. Breed’s Prop. E and Prop.

And though not a campaign position yet, that could change: If and when Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s congressional seat comes available and Wiener jumps into the race, as he is expected to do, Wan’s role would become instrumental. Leung has “such a strong network” in parts of the city that Peskin may not, and “he is someone that Aaron trusts,” said Peskin’s campaign spokesperson, Kaitlyn Conway.

 

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