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By Federal Newswire | May 3, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) expressed strong criticism of the newly announced rule by the Treasury Department regarding which electric vehicles qualify for tax credits.In his statement, Chairman Moolenaar voiced concerns about the implications of the new rule, stating, "President Biden’s new rules will allow Chinese automakers to pocket the hard-earned money of American taxpayers. Even worse, they will further enable the CCP’s weaponization of critical supply chains, like graphite, which the CCP export-controlled last October."Furthermore,...
By Federal Newswire | May 2, 2024
Adam Savit, director of the China Policy Initiative at the America First Policy Institute (AFPI), said state lawmakers should support the Ohio Property Protection Act to prevent against foreign adversaries like the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) from buying property in the U.S. and using it for surveillance purposes. Savit shared his statement during testimony to the Ohio State Senate Veterans and Public Safety Committee.
By Federal Newswire | May 2, 2024
(Zhenxiong, Yunnan Province – May 2, 2024) Preacher Chang Hao's family, in a plea for justice, has sent an open letter to various courts outlining legal challenges faced by Chang Hao. Chang Hao, known for his Christian faith and advocacy for social justice, has been at the center of a legal battle characterized by allegations of misconduct and procedural irregularities.The family's open letter highlighted concerns about the treatment of Chang Hao throughout the legal process. It stated, "We are 'nobody' from the rural mountainous area, seeking help and appeal from...
By Federal Newswire | May 2, 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 have called for a federal inquiry into whether TikTok violated child privacy laws. The lawmakers expressed concerns over TikTok's actions involving children and the potential manipulation of the American public.In a letter addressed to FTC Chairwoman Kahn, Moolenaar and Krishnamoorthi highlighted their concerns regarding TikTok's deceptive practices. They stated,...
By Federal Newswire | May 2, 2024
May 2 2024WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) expressed concerns over the recent revelation that Huawei has been secretly funding research at American universities like Harvard through an independent foundation.In a statement, Chairman Moolenaar stated, "Huawei has shown time and time again that its presence in America is a national security risk, and now here it is again, tricking Americans into giving up their latest innovations and research to a company at the beck and call of the Chinese Communist Party."The Chairman called for...
By Federal Newswire | May 2, 2024
"Reflections from Pastor John Cao is a series of poetry and writings from the recently released Chinese Christian prisoner of conscience exclusively published by ChinaAid. The pieces below were written on April 20, 2024 and has been minimally edited for clarity."During his time in prison, Pastor John Cao endured toothaches and dental issues, highlighting the lack of dental care in the detention center. The struggles with dental problems were poignantly expressed in a poem where Pastor John Cao described the difficulty of chewing tough meat due to missing teeth and...
By Federal Newswire | Apr 30, 2024
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC) conducted a critical hearing titled “Factories and Fraud in the PRC: How Human Rights Violations Make Reliable Audits Impossible.” The hearing focused on exposing false social and labor audits that aim to conceal the extensive system of state-imposed forced labor by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in East Turkistan. The Campaign for Uyghurs (CFU) views this hearing as a crucial step towards holding businesses accountable for utilizing Uyghur forced labor in their supply chains.During the...
By Federal Newswire | Apr 30, 2024
UHRP Insights column by Henryk Szadziewski sheds light on the alarming trend of the persecution of Uyghur senior citizens in China. The report highlights the tragic story of individuals like Abidin Ayup, a 96-year-old religious leader who died in prison without his body being returned to his family. Abidin's granddaughter recalls him as a dedicated imam who educated children in religion for three decades.The Uyghur Human Rights Project has extensively researched the crackdown on religious leaders, including senior figures. A 2021 report by UHRP documented over 1,000 cases...
By Federal Newswire | Apr 30, 2024
WASHINGTON DC — The House select committee on U.S.-China competition, now under the new leadership of Michigan Republican Rep. John Moolenaar, is setting its focus on crucial tech, defense, economic, and foreign policy matters following recent legislative successes.Chairman John Moolenaar expressed his commitment to safeguarding American interests, stating, "We will examine the most critical areas of our supply chain so we can reduce our dependence on the CCP." This strategic approach aligns with efforts to counter Chinese influence and protect vital sectors from...
By Federal Newswire | Apr 25, 2024
U.S. Reps. Chris Smith (R-NJ) and Tom Suozzi (D-NY), who are the co-chairs of the Congressional Uygher Caucus, introduced legislation to rename the location of the Hong Kong Economic Trade Office in Washington, DC as 1 Jimmy Lai Way to pay homage to Lai for his work in human rights and remains unjustly imprisoned in Hong Kong.
By Federal Newswire | Apr 25, 2024
U.S. Reps. Chris Smith (R-NJ) and Tom Suozzi (D-NY), who are the co-chairs of the Congressional Uygher Caucus, introduced legislation to increase the U.S. efforts against genocide of Uyghurs committed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
By Federal Newswire | Apr 24, 2024
John Cassara, a former agent of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Anti-Money Laundering Section, said he does not believe that "the Chinese government will engage in meaningful cooperation with the U.S." to address the flow of fentanyl precursors out of China. Cassara shared his statement with the Federal Newswire.
By Federal Newswire | Apr 24, 2024
John Cassara, a former Special Agent detailed to the Department of Treasury’s Office of Terrorism Finance and Financial Intelligence, expressed skepticism over the efficacy of recommendations made by the Select Committee in curtailing the flow of fentanyl from China. He suggested that instead, the U.S. government should adopt a comprehensive approach to tackle all aspects of what he referred to as the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) "criminality," in collaboration with global law enforcement agencies. Cassara communicated his views to the Federal Newswire on April 24,...
By Federal Newswire | Apr 24, 2024
U.S. Representative Bob Good (VA-05) has announced his proposed legislation, the Iran China Accountability Act, which he claims will hinder Iran's cooperation with China and prevent taxpayer dollars from funding a potential nuclear agreement between the U.S. and Iran. According to Good, both Iran and China "seek America's downfall." He elaborated on the details of the Iran China Accountability Act in a press release issued on April 12.
By Federal Newswire | Apr 23, 2024
Miles Yi, the Director of the Hudson Institute's China Center, said the negotiations made by former United States Secretary of State Henry Kissinger in 1972 called the Shanghai Communiqué only acknowledged China’s One China Policy, it “never said if we agree with it or not.”
By Federal Newswire | Apr 23, 2024
Chairman Gallagher has made a bold statement regarding the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), asserting that the CCP "wants more dead Americans," through its support of fentanyl production, which is making its way into the U.S. This assertion was made during a Congressional hearing on April 16th.
By Federal Newswire | Apr 23, 2024
Dr. Joshua Eisenman is a senior fellow for China Studies at the American Foreign Policy Council in Washington, DC, and an associate professor at the Keough School of Global Affairs at the University of Notre Dame. His latest book is, “China's Relations with Africa: A New Era of Strategic Engagement.”
By Federal Newswire | Apr 20, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Chairman Gallagher today released the following statement after the passage of the House National Security Supplemental.“I am proud that the House took bipartisan action to support our allies in the face of authoritarian aggression from China, Russia, Iran, and Hamas. This package provides critical support to Taiwan, Israel, and Ukraine as they defend the frontlines of the free world and renews the authority to sanction terrorist organizations like Hamas for using human shields. This legislation also defends our interests at home by including my...
By Federal Newswire | Apr 19, 2024
The House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party has determined China subsidizes the manufacturing and export of fentanyl precursors. The Select Committee released its finding in an April report titled "The CCP's Role in the Fentanyl Crisis."
By Federal Newswire | Apr 19, 2024
Former Attorney General William Barr has accused the People's Republic of China (PRC) and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) of actively sponsoring, encouraging, and facilitating the fentanyl crisis in the United States. Barr presented his testimony during a Congressional hearing on fentanyl, organized by the House Select Committee on the CCP on April 16.
