The No Cold War group, led by American millionaire Neville Roy Singham, has been exposed as part of a well-funded influence campaign defending China and pushing its propaganda, according to an investigation by The New York Times. The group was involved in a street brawl in London's Chinatown, where they attacked activists supporting the democracy movement in Hong Kong.

On the surface, No Cold War presents itself as a collective of American and British activists advocating for climate change and racial injustice issues, but their ties to China's media machine suggest otherwise. Neville Roy Singham, who founded and chaired IT consulting company ThoughtWorks, is accused of funding a financial network to promote China's agenda globally. Singham allegedly worked closely with the Chinese government media machine, funneling funds through non-profit groups and shell companies to support various progressive causes.

The New York Times report revealed that Singham's network financed a news site called NewsClick in New Delhi, which disseminated Chinese government talking points. Born on May 13, 1954, Singham has been involved in funding initiatives such as the Nkrumah School, Socialist Revolutionary Workers Party, and New Frame news in South Africa. However, critics argue that Singham hides his money behind shell firms and supports the Chinese government's agenda, including promoting Beijing's stance on the Uyghur genocide and resisting assistance to Ukraine in the war.

The allegations against Singham and his involvement in Chinese propaganda have sparked controversy, particularly within the political sphere. Union Minister Anurag Thakur accused the Congress party in India of having links with Singham and defending NewsClick when it was under investigation for money laundering. BJP leader Nishikant Dubey also accused the Congress party of collaborating with anti-nationals and China, alleging that they received money from China to oppose the central government. These claims have led to heated debates in the Lok Sabha and further division between political parties.

In response to these allegations, the opposition has questioned how Dubey's microphone was on throughout the parliamentary proceedings and has written a letter to the Speaker addressing this issue. Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury expressed concern that Dubey made defamatory charges against the Congress party and Rahul Gandhi without following proper parliamentary procedures.

The exposure of the No Cold War group and Neville Roy Singham's alleged involvement in promoting Chinese propaganda has raised serious questions about the influence of foreign funding on global activism. The connection between activism, political agendas, and foreign interests highlights the need for transparency and accountability in advocacy efforts.