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By Federal Newswire | Jul 12, 2024
On July 11, 2024, the Argentinian Federal Court of Criminal Cassation issued a decision regarding a criminal complaint filed by the Uyghur Human Rights Project, World Uyghur Congress, and Lawyers for Uyghur Rights. The complaint alleges genocide and crimes against humanity. The Court of Cassation determined that the Court of Appeal of Buenos Aires had erred in agreeing with the Prosecutor’s decision to archive the complaint and ordered an investigation to be opened. This ruling mandates that the first instance judge initiate the investigatory stage of proceedings.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 11, 2024
In a markup session today, the House Foreign Affairs Committee passed the Protecting American Innovation and Development (PAID) Act (H.R. 8924). The bill, spearheaded by Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Representative Young Kim (R-CA), aims to expose foreign adversaries stealing U.S. intellectual property (IP) and trade secrets of dual-use technologies critical to national security.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 11, 2024
Chairman John Moolenaar of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) stated that the Treasury Department should use its newly expanded authority to block the CCP-linked firm Gotion from purchasing land to build an electric vehicle plant in Michigan. Moolenaar shared his statement in a July 8 press release.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 11, 2024
Daniel Hill, a research assistant at RAND, and Rebecca Lucas, a senior analyst at RAND, stated that NATO members should coordinate the production and supply of critical raw materials (CRM) such as cobalt and lithium to counter China’s dominance. They shared their statement on June 25 in a commentary on RAND’s website.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 11, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party released a statement following the Washington Summit Declaration issued by NATO allies condemning the Chinese Communist Party for its support of Russia's war in Ukraine.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 11, 2024
WASHINGTON D.C. -- Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party and Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs have requested a classified briefing from the Biden administration. The chairmen expressed concerns that without robust protections, sensitive U.S.-origin technology transferred as part of the Microsoft-G42 partnership could end up in the hands of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
By Federal Newswire | Jul 11, 2024
(Beijing – July 11, 2024) According to reports, on July 5, 2024, Pastor Jin Mingri, the senior pastor of Beijing Zion Church who has been under border control for five years, was again intercepted at customs when leaving Macau. Pastor Jin Mingri was informed that his border control should have ended on March 22 this year. His wife and children live in the United States. After his five-year border control period expired, he hoped to go abroad to reunite with his family. However, he was intercepted at the customs again. The customs police asked him to contact Officer Zhang in...
By Federal Newswire | Jul 10, 2024
Scott Paul, president of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), stated that China’s market dominance in shipbuilding is harming the U.S. shipbuilding industry. Paul shared his statement during a June 26 hearing titled "From High Tech to Heavy Steel: Combatting the PRC's Strategy to Dominate Semiconductors, Shipbuilding, and Drones."
By Federal Newswire | Jul 10, 2024
On the afternoon of July 3, 2024, Li Shanshan, the wife of Pastor Li Jie, and Chen Ying, the wife of Han Xiaodong from Linfen Covenant House Church, visited the Yaodu District Court in Linfen City. They sought a meeting with Judge Jia Jing to inquire about their husbands' case progress. However, court staff informed them that the judge was ill and unavailable.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 10, 2024
Hudson Institute Senior Fellow John Lee stated that Australia, the U.S., and their allies should examine "non-military" tactics to employ against China whenever the country "intimidates Taiwan." Lee shared his statement in a commentary piece for the Hudson Institute on June 28.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 10, 2024
WASHINGTON D.C. -- Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party has written to Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, questioning why the U.S. Department of Agriculture approved a Chinese agricultural biotech company with close ties to the Chinese government to operate in the United States. The firm, Qi Biodesign, produces genetically engineered soybean seeds and was prioritized for USDA regulatory approval ahead of many American agricultural companies currently facing extensive delays.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 10, 2024
The Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party's Critical Minerals Policy Working Group convened its second meeting this afternoon in Washington, D.C. The session was led by Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA) and Rep. Kathy Castor (D-FL). The focus of the discussion centered on the United States' significant dependence on Chinese imports of critical minerals, strategies for collaborating with allies to establish alternative sources, and policy measures to encourage this transition.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 9, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party released a statement following the recent announcement by the Treasury Department that it would expand Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) coverage of real estate transactions near military installations.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 9, 2024
Geneva, Switzerland – On July 5, a side event titled “Combating Islamophobia in Asia: From Awareness to Action” was held at the United Nations Human Rights Council’s (UNHRC) 56th Session. The event addressed the threats of Islamophobia in Asia, focusing on the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) persecution of Uyghur Muslims. It was co-organized by CAP Liberté de Conscience, Campaign for Uyghurs (CFU), and the Center for Uyghur Studies. This gathering coincided with the 15th anniversary of the Urumchi Massacre, further highlighting ongoing atrocities in the Uyghur region due...
By Federal Newswire | Jul 8, 2024
Recently, a defense lawyer entrusted by Elder Zhang Chunlei’s family applied for bail pending trial for him, who suffers from liver cirrhosis in the detention center. The application was rejected by the Guiyang Intermediate People’s Court. The detention center has also not arranged a physical examination for him recently. Regarding this, Zhang Chunlei’s family is very worried.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 8, 2024
WASHINGTON D.C. -- Today, the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party's Fentanyl and Critical Minerals Policy Working Groups held their inaugural meetings.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 8, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) released a statement today following Speaker Mike Johnson's announcement to renew the Select Committee in the 119th Congress.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 8, 2024
Gordon Chang, an attorney and author, expressed his concerns regarding the treatment of Chinese diplomats by the U.S. compared to how China treats American diplomats. Chang shared his statement in a June 26 post on X.
By Federal Newswire reports | Jul 5, 2024
David Moschella is a nonresident senior fellow at the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation. His latest book is “Tech Fears and Scapegoats: 40 Myths About Privacy, Jobs, AI, and Today’s Innovation Technology,” coauthored with Robert Atkinson.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 5, 2024
On July 5, 2024, the International Service for Human Rights delivered a joint statement at the 56th Session of the UN Human Rights Council under Item 6: Interactive Dialogue on the adoption of China’s 4th Universal Periodic Review.
