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By Federal Newswire | Mar 25, 2024
Alec Mazo, General Partner at DGA Capital and a former champion of Dancing with the Stars, has proposed that the U.S. should adopt a policy of "reciprocity" towards China in relation to TikTok. He suggests that since China imposes bans on certain American social media companies, the U.S. should reciprocate by doing the same with Chinese-owned companies.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 25, 2024
In a recent hearing before the House Armed Services Committee, Dr. Ely S. Ratner, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs, declared that the People's Republic of China (PRC) poses the most significant threat to the U.S., due to its ambitions to reshape the Indo-Pacific region and replace the U.S. as a global power.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 25, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) expressed his confidence in Representative John Moolenaar (R-MI) as the new leader of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party. In a statement, Chairman Gallagher highlighted Moolenaar's understanding of the challenges posed by the CCP and his commitment to advancing strategies to ensure the United States remains competitive in this critical relationship."Representative John Moolenaar will be an incredible leader of the Select Committee," Chairman Gallagher stated. He emphasized Moolenaar's grasp of the...
By Federal Newswire | Mar 23, 2024
China has issued a warning to South Korea over its decision to allow Taiwanese citizens to participate in the Summit for Democracy, which is taking place in the Republic of Korea. This move, along with South Korea's outspoken stance on issues such as the South China Sea and Taiwan, has heightened tensions between Beijing and Seoul.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 23, 2024
Russia and China have vetoed a cease-fire agreement in Gaza proposed by the United States. The resolution, presented to the United Nations Security Council, aimed to establish an immediate and sustained cease-fire between Hamas and Israel.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 22, 2024
The House of Representatives has unanimously passed the Protecting Americans' Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024. If the Senate approves the Act and it receives President Biden's signature, the bill will provide enhanced data privacy for Americans.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 22, 2024
In a recent development, China has expressed its disapproval of the United States and India's assertion that the Arunachal Pradesh territory is part of India. The Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson, Wang Wenbin, voiced China's strong opposition to Indian Prime Minister Modi's visit to the eastern section of the China-India boundary.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 22, 2024
The House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party has expressed concerns over China's unregulated purchases of U.S. farmland. The issue of China owning farmland across the United States has been a point of contention in Congress due to the growing influence China wields over government investments into U.S. agriculture.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 22, 2024
The Command Chief of the Indo-Pacific Command has expressed concerns that the People's Republic of China (PRC) will be prepared to invade Taiwan by 2027. This comes in light of China's decision to increase its military defense budget by 7.2% for the upcoming fiscal year.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 22, 2024
As the United States and China continue to grapple with escalating tensions, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has affirmed America's unwavering dedication to defending the Philippines against potential Chinese threats in the South China Sea.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 22, 2024
The Justice Department has charged the proprietors of a China-based firm for their alleged involvement in pilfering trade secrets from a U.S. electric vehicle company. The department alleges that trade secrets worth millions of dollars were dispatched to undercover law enforcement officers.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 22, 2024
U.S. Representative Tim Burchett has proposed a legislative bill designed to safeguard intellectual property (IP) from foreign threats, particularly China. The Trade-Related Intellectual Property Protection (TRIPP) Act, if approved, would "direct current and future presidents to oppose any waiver of obligations under the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) agreement within the World Health Organization unless specifically directed by Congress."
By Federal Newswire | Mar 20, 2024
Ylli Bajraktari is the President and CEO of the Special Competitive Studies Project. He served as the Executive Director of the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 18, 2024
U.S. Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.) said "The Americas Act is self-funding' when talking about the bill that would establish a lasting trade partnership among Western Hemisphere countries. The Americas Act, aimed at countering China's influence with the de minimis loophole, is co-sponsored by U.S. Reps. María Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) and Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) and Sens. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and Michael Bennet (D-Colo.).
By Federal Newswire | Mar 18, 2024
U.S. Representative Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.), chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), has expressed his ongoing concerns about a "CCP controlled app" during this year's presidential election. In a discussion on the China Desk podcast, Gallagher highlighted his apprehensions regarding the social media platform TikTok, coinciding with the passage of a House bill that mandates the company's owner to divest from any affiliations with the Chinese government.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 15, 2024
Chairmen Gallagher, Green, Comer, and Westerman have raised concerns about Chinese military activity in the Arctic region. In a letter addressed to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, the Chairmen expressed worries regarding China's increasing influence in the Arctic."The U.S. government must comprehensively address the PRC's activities in the North American Arctic—where the PRC has systematically sought to gain footholds in rare earth mining operations and purchase strategically significant...
By Federal Newswire | Mar 13, 2024
The Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has announced that The Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act has successfully passed the U.S. House of Representatives. This Act mandates TikTok to divest from its parent company, ByteDance, which is linked to the CCP, or face a potential ban in the United States.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 11, 2024
U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI 8) is Chairman of the Select Committee on Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, as well as Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation. He also serves on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
By Federal Newswire | Mar 11, 2024
U.S. Representative Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) issued a statement following reports of millions of Americans contacting members of Congress to prevent them from banning TikTok. Gallagher continues to advocate for ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, to sever ties with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) as it persistently targets Americans.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 11, 2024
Paul Triolo, a senior associate at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), recently shared his insights on the semiconductor industry and its critical role in shaping U.S.-China relations.
