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By Federal Newswire | Jun 14, 2024
Joshua Meltzer, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, stated that the U.S. needs to collaborate more closely with Canada and Mexico on trade and investment restrictions with China to effectively "de-risk" the U.S.-China economic relationship. Meltzer shared his views in a June 7 commentary.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 14, 2024
WASHINGTON DC — Rep. John Moolenaar (R-MI), Chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, and committee members secured significant provisions in the FY2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which passed the House of Representatives today. The NDAA authorizes policies, programs, and spending for the Department of Defense.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 14, 2024
(Lanzhou, Gansu – June 14, 2024) There has been a recent update on Gansu-born pro-democracy activist Jia Guoxi, who has been under arrest by Chinese Communist Party authorities for more than five years since 2019. Jia Guoxi, a Christian who was baptized at a church from a background of Christian Assembly (then known as the Little Flock), was suddenly arrested by police in Yanggu County, Shandong Province, on June 11, 2019. The reason for his arrest is unknown, and he was detained at the Yanggu County Detention Center in Shandong Province on suspicion of “inciting subversion...
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
As Chinese officials continue to push for the Sinicization of religion, the official "Two organizations of Christianity/Lianghui" (The National Committee of the Three-Self Patriotic Movement of the Protestant Churches in China and The China Christian Council) of Henan Province is attempting to sinicize Christian wedding and funeral rites. Concerns have been raised that this effort aims to limit current liturgical elements of Christianity while incorporating Chinese folklore or superstitious elements, or even political components.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
WASHINGTON, DC—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 have written to Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo. They requested that the Department consider regulating Chinese drones operating in the United States due to concerns about espionage, data collection, and national security risks.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
WASHINGTON DC—Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) has sent a letter to Department of Commerce Under Secretary Kathi Vidal, urging the Administration to provide a full accounting of the national security damage caused by the United States and China's Science and Technology Agreement (STA). Despite claims from the Biden Administration that the STA has resulted in no dual-use technology transfer, concerns remain about its potential impact on U.S. national security.
By Federal Newswire reports | Jun 12, 2024
U.S. Rep. John Moolenaar (R-MI) is Chairman of the House Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, and a member of the House Committee on Appropriations.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 12, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party has co-sponsored the No American Land for the Chinese Communist Party Act alongside Select Committee member Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA). The legislation aims to prevent the CCP from purchasing land adjacent to federally owned land.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 12, 2024
On June 4, 2024, Fu Lijun, a member of the Early Rain Covenant Church in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, was detained by Chengdu State Security Police. Sources indicate that his detention was due to messages he posted on WeChat Moments in the early morning hours of June 4th. These messages included music commemorating the events of June 4th and a prayer for the nation.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 12, 2024
Dr. Gulshan Abbas Spends Sixth Consecutive Birthday in Chinese Prison
By Federal Newswire | Jun 11, 2024
On June 11, 2024, the chairs issued a statement regarding the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) recent additions to the "Entity List" under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 11, 2024
(Hong Kong – June 11, 2024) On the eve of the 35th anniversary of “June Fourth,” Cardinal Stephen Chow Sau-Yan, the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong, issued an article titled “It is this time of year…” addressing Hong Kong citizens and victims. Chow stated, "Even though the pain of 35 years ago lingers and is not forgotten, we hope for closure. We believe that through forgiveness, reconciliation, and healing, it is possible to achieve this." He emphasized that forgiveness does not mean forgetting.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 11, 2024
WASHINGTON DC — Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party appeared on the Federal Newswire's "China Desk" podcast with host Steve Yates in a new episode released today. During the discussion, Chairman Moolenaar addressed his leadership of the Select Committee and outlined his congressional priorities to counteract the Chinese Communist Party's global ambitions, including issues related to fentanyl, supply chains, and trade.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 10, 2024
On the evening of May 23, 2024, Qin Wen, a Christian from Xi’an Church of Abundance identified as a "victim" by the police, issued an open prayer letter stating that all her money was donated to God and that she was not defrauded by the pastors. Qin Wen has hired a defense lawyer to prove that she is not a victim. However, the work of the defense lawyer has faced significant obstacles. The Baqiao District Court in Xi’an has used various excuses to prevent the defense lawyer from legally reviewing files and copying discs.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 10, 2024
The Uyghur Human Rights Project (UHRP) has welcomed the introduction of a bill to re-authorize the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act, initially signed into law on June 17, 2020. The organization expressed its appreciation to the bipartisan co-sponsors of the bill, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR).
By Federal Newswire | Jun 7, 2024
The Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong has suspended June 4th memorials for the third consecutive year, marking a significant halt in commemorations of the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre. This decision aligns with growing concerns over compliance with the Hong Kong National Security Law.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 7, 2024
Jonathan Haidt, a social psychology professor at New York University (NYU), described TikTok as "uniquely awful" compared to other social media platforms due to its connections with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Haidt made this statement during an episode of the Firing Line podcast on March 29.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 7, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party has co-sponsored the Decoupling from Foreign Adversarial Battery Dependence Act. This legislation aims to prohibit the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from procuring batteries from six companies based in the People’s Republic of China (PRC), as part of broader efforts to decouple the supply chain from a key geopolitical adversary.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 6, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In two letters to the Department of Homeland Security, Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) has presented new evidence implicating major Chinese battery manufacturers Gotion and CATL in state-sponsored slave labor and the ongoing Uyghur genocide. Despite these ties, both companies have expanded their operations in the United States.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 6, 2024
Deacon Jia Xuewei of the Chengdu Early Rain Covenant Church has been evicted from his rented house in Wenjiang District, Chengdu City, after less than ten days due to his Christian identity. The church reports that Jia has faced multiple hardships, including detentions and beatings by government authorities. Recently, police harassment forced him to terminate his lease, rendering him homeless once again.
