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Congressman Jim Banks has called for "foreign influence groups" such as the Henan Association to be required to register under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA).

FOCAC Summit highlights evolving China-Africa partnership amid financial commitments

The 2024 Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) has been marked as a significant diplomatic event for China this year.

Asia weighs US election impact amid regional challenges

During the 1992 U.S. presidential campaign, James Carville, a strategist for Bill Clinton, famously stated that the election would hinge on economic issues.

Central Washington Fentanyl Task Force report finds 97% of fentanyl originates in China

The Central Washington Fentanyl Task Force has released a report indicating that 97% of fentanyl and related substances originate in China, supported by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

Horizon Advisory report finds China dominates global battery supply chain

Horizon Advisory released a report on October 31, revealing that China has established dominance over the global battery supply chain through a multifaceted, state-backed industrial policy.

Moolenaar urges action against China's market practices impacting U.S. economy

By Federal Newswire | Nov 4, 2024

Chairman John Moolenaar of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party has reached out to Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo regarding China's market practices.

Campaign for Uyghurs founder: 'China’s economy profits while my people are enslaved'

By Federal Newswire | Nov 1, 2024

Rushan Abbas, founder of Campaign for Uyghurs, said that when Americans purchase goods produced from forced labor, they are enabling the genocide against Uyghurs in Xinjiang.

Moolenaar proposes bill to enhance U.S. economic security against China

By Federal Newswire | Nov 1, 2024

Chairman John Moolenaar, a Republican from Michigan, has introduced the Economic Security and Diplomacy Act of 2024.

Moolenaar warns of China's influence over global economy through mineral dominance

By Federal Newswire | Oct 31, 2024

The Battery Materials & Technology Coalition (BMTC) and Horizon Advisory have released a report indicating the United States' significant reliance on China for critical minerals.

Chairman urges end to University of Michigan's partnership with Chinese defense-linked institution

By Federal Newswire | Oct 31, 2024

Chairman John Moolenaar of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party has urged the University of Michigan to terminate its joint institute with Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

US lawmakers back $2 billion arms sale to strengthen Taiwan's defenses

By Federal Newswire | Oct 31, 2024

Chairman John Moolenaar and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and Chinese Communist Party have expressed their support for the recent approval of arms sales...

Weekend Interview: Rushan Abbas on the Uyghur Crisis and China’s Ethnic Suppression

By Federal Newswire | Oct 29, 2024

Rushan Abbas, founder and executive director of the Campaign for Uyghurs, provides a sobering perspective on the mass internment and abuse of Uyghurs in China, revealing details of cultural erasure, forced labor, and exploitation. In an interview with Federal Newswire, Abbas recounts her sister’s detention following her advocacy, and the struggles of Uyghur families caught in a state-mandated web of surveillance and control, offer a chilling reminder of the ongoing crisis. Abbas spoke on population discrepancies, cultural history, and the genocidal practices Uyghurs face daily in Xinjiang, also known as East Turkestan.

Moolenaar supports Biden's new investment restrictions targeting China

By Federal Newswire | Oct 29, 2024

Yesterday, the Department of Treasury released final regulations to implement President Biden's executive order aimed at restricting investments into countries that pose a national security threat to the United States, such as China.

Lawmakers urge restrictions on advanced semiconductor tech exports to China

By Federal Newswire | Oct 28, 2024

Chairman John Moolenaar and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and Chinese Communist Party have addressed a letter to Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo.

Sen. Baldwin calls for accountability from China over fentanyl crisis and American victims

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) has called on the Biden Administration to hold the People’s Republic of China (PRC) accountable for its support of fentanyl production and export to the United States.

Nevada approves major lithium-boron mining project amid efforts for domestic mineral supply

Acting Deputy Secretary of the Interior Laura Daniel-Davis and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management Dr. Steve Feldgus, along with Bureau of Land Management (BLM) leaders, have announced the approval of the Rhyolite...

Rep. Banks: China’s ‘espionage network is now larger than the Soviet Union’s during the Cold War’

Rep. Jim Banks said that the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) spying capabilities continue to grow, and the United States needs to strengthen its efforts to "defeat" the CCP. Banks shared his statement in an October 15 post on X.

U.S.-China relations face challenges amid ongoing climate change efforts

Climate change remains a central focus of U.S. policy in its engagement with China. Over the past decade, bilateral discussions have yielded significant diplomatic achievements, such as securing the 2015 Paris Agreement and increasing global efforts to address climate change. However, recent tensions between the two nations have affected progress in this area, introducing new challenges and reinforcing existing ones.

Moolenaar raises alarm over TSMC chips aiding Huawei AI

By Federal Newswire | Oct 23, 2024

Chairman John Moolenaar has expressed serious concerns following reports that chips manufactured by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (TSMC) have been used in Huawei's artificial intelligence accelerators. This development is seen as a significant breach of U.S. export controls.