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OPINION: The U.S. Should Target 'CCP Inc.'
China

Communist China is an ideological, military, economic, commercial, technological, intelligence and diplomatic rival, and companies in China produce nearly all illicit fentanyl precursors, the key ingredients that drive the global illicit fentanyl trade. These threats are known. However, the CCP’s involvement with transnational crime and money laundering is not recognized. This must change.


OPINION: Strengthening Economic Deterrence Against China
China

The West's economic threats failed to deter Vladimir Putin from invading Ukraine. Can policymakers fix past mistakes to build painful enough economic threats to deter Chairman Xi from invading Taiwan?


OPINION: Strategic Innovation—America's Path to Winning the Tech Competition with China
China

In an era where technological prowess dictates global leadership, the United States confronts a pivotal challenge: maintaining dominance in critical technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and biotechnology. These fields are more than showcases of national ingenuity; they are the backbone of our future economic and military superiority, and the key to scientific innovation. To preserve our competitive edge, America must implement a comprehensive strategy that encompasses bolstering R&D investment, modernizing pivotal legislation, and cultivating a dynamic talent pipeline.


OPINION: Corn, Wheat and Now Your Retirement Plan
China

During the Cold War, most Americans would be alarmed if they discovered their everyday purchases and government-backed retirement funds were financing the Soviet’s military, its strategic initiatives and even providing employment opportunities. Unfortunately, most policymakers in Washington D.C. and business leaders across the country fail to apply this same logic against the Chinese Communist Party.


Health concerns rise for detained Chinese pastor
China

On June 8, 2024, Yang Aiqing of Guiyang Renai Reformed Church disclosed on her WeChat Moments that her husband, Elder Zhang Chunlei, has been diagnosed with liver cirrhosis while in detention. She noted that prior to his imprisonment, he had no history of liver-related illnesses.


CFU calls for global advocacy for Uyghurs during Eid al-Adha
China

As the sacred day of Eid al-Adha approaches, Campaign for Uyghurs (CFU) highlights the ongoing genocide suffered by Uyghur Muslims in East Turkistan. The Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) institutionalized Islamophobia and criminalization of every Islamic practice have stripped Uyghurs of their ability to celebrate this significant religious holiday. CFU urgently calls upon the international community to advocate for the religious freedoms and human rights of the Uyghur people.


U.S. Rep. Wittman: ‘Billions of U.S. dollars are benefiting companies controlled by the Chinese Communist Party’
China

U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman said that by becoming more interdependent with the Chinese economy, U.S. funds are supporting terrorism, because the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) sends money to Iran. He shared his statement on the social media platform X in May.


Brookings senior fellow: U.S. should coordinate with Canada, Mexico ‘on any new trade and investment restrictions applied to China’
China

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.


House passes National Defense Authorization Act with key provisions targeting China
China

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.


Update on activist Jia Guoxi's prolonged detention
China

(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...


Henan pushes for sinicized Christian weddings and funerals amid rising concerns
China

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.


Lawmakers call for regulation on foreign adversary drones operating in U.S
China

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.


Lawmakers demand data on tech transfer through US-China science agreement
China

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.


China, Fentanyl and Mexican Cartels: An Interview with China Select Committee Chairman John Moolenaar
China

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.


Moolenaar and Newhouse propose act blocking CCP from buying US land
China

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.


Church member detained over social media posts commemorating June Fourth
China

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.


Call grows for release of Uyghur doctor held in China
China

Dr. Gulshan Abbas Spends Sixth Consecutive Birthday in Chinese Prison


Chairs welcome new additions to UFLPA entity list
China

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.


Cardinal calls for forgiveness on Tiananmen Square's 35th anniversary
China

(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.


Moolenaar discusses CCP threats and US response on 'China Desk' podcast
China

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.