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By Federal Newswire | Sep 13, 2024
WASHINGTON D.C. - Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) released a statement today following the Biden Administration's decision to reduce the number of packages entering the United States via the de minimis exemption. The new measure prohibits packages from receiving the exemption if they are also subject to Section 201 or 301 tariffs. The de minimis exemption allows packages with a retail value of $800 or less to enter the United States without being subject to duties or taxes and with limited information provided to authorities.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 12, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI), House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN), and Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Chairman Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) unveiled a joint investigative report exposing a rising threat to U.S. economic and national security posed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
By Federal Newswire | Sep 12, 2024
WASHINGTON, DC – Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party led 'China Week,' during which the House of Representatives passed 25 pieces of legislation aimed at addressing threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The bills target various sectors including military, economic, ideological, and technological domains.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 12, 2024
On September 12, 2024, John Moolenaar (R-MI), Chairman of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, Representative Dusty Johnson (R-SD), Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-NY), and Rep. John Garamendi (D-CA) introduced legislation aimed at prohibiting the use of Chinese Communist Party (CCP)-affiliated LiDAR technology by the Department of Transportation (DOT). Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) is a remote sensing technology that captures detailed three-dimensional maps of surrounding environments with millimeter-level accuracy.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 11, 2024
The Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party's Critical Minerals Policy Working Group convened its fifth meeting this afternoon in Washington, D.C. The session, led by Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA) and Rep. Kathy Castor (D-FL), focused on addressing human capital gaps within the U.S. critical minerals supply chains, particularly workforce shortages and skills deficits.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 10, 2024
WASHINGTON DC — Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party initiated 'China Week' as the House of Representatives began voting on key legislation to address military, economic, ideological, and technological threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 10, 2024
Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) released a statement following Georgia Tech's announcement that the university will terminate its joint institute with Tianjin University, a People's Republic of China (PRC) university with significant ties to the People's Liberation Army. As reported in Reuters, the announcement comes after the Select Committee launched an investigation into the partnership earlier this summer.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 10, 2024
The Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party's Critical Minerals Policy Working Group convened this afternoon for its fourth meeting, chaired by Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA) and Rep. Kathy Castor (D-FL). The session focused on enhancing the sustainability and resilience of critical mineral supplies essential to national industries and technologies through recycling, domestic recovery, and non-traditional sources.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 6, 2024
Gordon Chang, author of "China is Going to War," stated that the level of oversight and surveillance within China indicates that the Chinese government is aware of the fentanyl being exported to North America. Chang shared his statement in an August 27 episode of the China Desk podcast.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 6, 2024
The House Homeland Security Committee Republicans have indicated that more information continues to emerge regarding the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) ambitions related to cyberattacks. The Committee shared its statement in an August 27 post on X.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 6, 2024
Gordon Chang, author of "China is Going to War," stated there is an imbalance in the U.S.-China relationship due to an absence of reciprocal privileges. Chang shared his statement in an Aug. 27 episode of Federal Newswire’s China Desk podcast.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 6, 2024
Ryan Hass of the Brookings Institution stated that the next administration should frame the U.S. relationship with Taiwan around positive goals rather than China-related challenges. Hass shared his statement in a September 2 opinion piece in the Taipei Times.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 6, 2024
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Eastern District of New York announced that Linda Sun has been indicted in a Brooklyn federal court. Sun is being charged with violating the Foreign Agents Registration Act, visa fraud, alien smuggling, and money laundering conspiracy.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 6, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party sent a bipartisan, bicameral letter to leaders of AutoZone, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Genuine Parts Company, Advance Auto Parts, First Brands Group, and Factory Motor Parts. The letters express concerns that these firms are purchasing products from Qingdao Sunsong—a company based in the People’s Republic of China (PRC)—and its U.S.-based subsidiary currently under federal...
By Federal Newswire | Sep 6, 2024
WASHINGTON DC — Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party appeared on NewsNation to discuss the recent arrest of a former Deputy Chief of Staff to New York Governor Kathy Hochul. The individual has been charged with acting as an agent for the Chinese government.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 5, 2024
Susan Rice, recognized for her influential roles in both domestic and foreign policy, will be featured in a fireside chat hosted by the John L. Thornton China Center at Brookings on Thursday, September 5. The event will see Rice in conversation with China Center Director and Senior Fellow Ryan Hass.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 4, 2024
Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) released a statement following reports that a Chinese social media influence operation posed as American voters and disseminated divisive messaging ahead of the presidential election in November.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 4, 2024
The Stimson Center has announced the addition of conflict, mediation, and governance expert Steve Ross as a Senior Fellow. This appointment aims to enhance the think tank's expertise on the Indo-Pacific region, with a particular emphasis on the crisis in Myanmar and its effects on neighboring Bangladesh.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 3, 2024
Sen. Mike Crapo stated on Aug. 15 that the No American Land for Communist China Act will protect U.S. land from threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
By Federal Newswire reports | Aug 30, 2024
Gordon Chang is the author of "China is Going to War", "The Great U.S.-China Tech War", "Losing South Korea", and "The Coming Collapse of China." He worked as an attorney in China and Hong Kong for almost two decades
