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By Federal Newswire | Jan 17, 2024
Recent revelations suggest that a billionaire member of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has allegedly held the position of the second-largest foreign landowner in the United States for nearly a decade, unbeknownst to many.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 16, 2024
Hilde Vautmans, a Belgian member of the European Parliament, a legislative body of the European Union (EU), said the relationship between the EU and China should be centered around reciprocal privilege and regard for rules and human rights. Vautmans shared her statement in a post on X, after Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 15, 2024
In the aftermath of the recent meeting between President Joe Biden and Chinese General Secretary Xi Jinping, a bilateral channel has been established between the two nations. The Brookings Institution reported that this channel provides both governments with an opportunity to mitigate potential risks and set up governance for AI and future technologies.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 14, 2024
Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) have released a joint statement, extending their congratulations to the newly elected President of Taiwan, Lai Ching-te. The election took place on Saturday, with Lai, who is currently serving as vice president of Taiwan, emerging victorious.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 12, 2024
The upcoming 2024 election is set to influence the future of Indo-Pacific economic cooperation. However, irrespective of the election's outcome, the U.S. should persist in enhancing its potential for economic relationships within the region, states the Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE).
By Federal Newswire | Jan 11, 2024
The United States Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) has reported a surge in Chinese migrants attempting to enter the country via the Southwestern border during FY2023. This data, which is available on the CBP's official government site, shows a significant increase compared to previous years.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 10, 2024
Members of the Congressional Taiwan Caucus have introduced a resolution expressing their support for Taiwan ahead of its forthcoming election. The resolution, unveiled on January 10, commends Taiwan's democratic practices.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 10, 2024
Representative Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.), chairman of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), has urged for an inquiry into Group 42 Holdings (G42) over its purported ties to the People's Republic of China (PRC). Gallagher recently dispatched a letter to Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, expressing his apprehensions.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 9, 2024
Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.), Chairman of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) have voiced concerns over the United States' potential dependence on foundational semiconductors from the People's Republic of China (PRC). The lawmakers are urging action to thwart China's dominance in the semiconductor industry.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 9, 2024
Dmitri Alperovitch is the co-founder and chairman of Silverado Policy Accelerator.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 7, 2024
The Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has called for the blacklisting of Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global supplier of Chinese cellular modules, Wi-Fi modules, and other technologies. The request arises from suspicions of Quectel's links to the Chinese military.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 5, 2024
Representative Mark Green (R-Tenn.) underscored the importance of countering China's assertiveness, especially in light of President Xi Jinping's recent declaration of his intention to reclaim Taiwan. This announcement was made during Xi's New Year's address earlier this week.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 5, 2024
The RAND Corporation, in a recently published commentary, urged the U.S. military to bolster its defenses in the Arctic regions. This call to action follows increasing Chinese activity in the Arctic area.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 4, 2024
Dr. Anders Corr, Ph.D, publisher of the Journal of Political Risk, advocates for the United States to hold China accountable through tariffs due to intellectual property (IP) theft and other economic aggressions.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 3, 2024
Representative Michelle Steel (R-Calif.) has expressed concern over American educational institutions hosting Chinese official Huang Ping, who is known for his affiliation and support of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). This criticism comes in the wake of reports that Huang has been visiting universities across the United States with an aim to fortify U.S.-China relations.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 3, 2024
Chad P. Bown, a Reginald Jones Senior Fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE), has published a research paper arguing that China's shift towards increased state intervention in its economy presents significant challenges for global trade. The paper highlights concerns over industrial policies in shipbuilding and electric vehicle batteries, questioning the effectiveness of the World Trade Organization's (WTO) dispute resolution mechanism and underscoring the need for research to guide rule adaptation and cooperation. The paper was released by PIIE...
By Federal Newswire | Jan 2, 2024
Dr. Anders Corr is the publisher of the Journal of Political Risk. He is the author of “The Concentration of Power: Institutionalization, Hierarchy, and Hegemony,” “No Trespassing! Squatting, Rent Strikes, and Land Struggles Worldwide,” and “Great Power, Grand Strategies: The New Game in the South China Sea.”
By Federal Newswire | Dec 29, 2023
GreenMet, a U.S. company, has announced that it supports the development of cleaner methods for refining and processing minerals domestically. This comes as an alternative to relying on China, especially in light of China's recent ban on technologies related to rare earth refining.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 27, 2023
A recent article by the Carnegie Endowment reveals that a select group of African nations is receiving the majority of energy financing, leaving the rest of the continent struggling to meet their energy objectives. This disparity is attributed to a small consortium of financiers, spearheaded by China, whose individual interests dictate the direction of most energy financing allocated to Africa.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 22, 2023
U.S. Rep. Blake Moore (R-Utah) recently introduced a bill aimed at safeguarding crucial mining and mineral refining activities in the United States from potential adverse impacts of the Biden administration's policies. According to a press release from Moore, without this legislative intervention, the U.S. risks falling further behind China's current dominance in the critical mineral market.
