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By Federal Newswire | Dec 12, 2023
The Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has officially requested a briefing from the FBI on the ongoing investigation into ByteDance, the parent company of social media platform TikTok. Over the past year, legislators have voiced concerns about TikTok, citing potential national security issues.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2023
Victor Cha has expressed that President Joe Biden's recent meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, while it eased some apprehensions, did not sufficiently mitigate the ongoing global tension and rivalry between the United States and China. Cha's commentary was released by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) on December 6.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 10, 2023
Following a hearing by the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC), United States Representative Chris Smith (R-N.J.) has called for action from the Biden Administration. The hearing's findings have implicated the United States in forced labor practices within China's fishing fleets.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 9, 2023
Autel Robotics, a Chinese drone manufacturing company, has issued a statement in response to the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). This development follows the committee's formal request for an extensive investigation into the alleged links between Autel Robotics and the People's Liberation Army (PLA).
By Federal Newswire | Dec 8, 2023
The Center for a New American Security (CNAS) has recently published a policy brief titled "Resisting China’s Gray Zone Military Pressure on Taiwan." The document scrutinizes the methods employed by the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to apply military and security operations in the "gray zone," thereby intensifying pressure on Taiwan.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 8, 2023
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has extended its ban on imports from the People’s Republic of China (PRC), incorporating three additional companies into the prohibition. The move comes as part of the DHS's efforts to eradicate forced labor practices from America's supply chain.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 7, 2023
Drew Horn, the CEO of GreenMet, an organization that addresses vulnerabilities in critical mineral supply chains, told Federal Newswire that the Treasury Department's guidance for electric vehicles (EV) could enable foreign entities of concern (FEOC) to benefit from American taxpayer funds. Horn urged the Department of Energy to work with partners to enhance critical mineral traceability in order to prevent adversarial nations such as China from exploiting American consumers and taxpayers.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 5, 2023
Experts from the Center for a New American Security (CNAS), Bill Drexel and Hannah Kelley, have suggested that while Western nations focus on regulatory initiatives for artificial intelligence (AI), China is actively building its own AI infrastructure on a global scale. This strategy could potentially lead to Chinese-built AI systems dominating the future, thereby rendering Western agreements obsolete. The insights from Drexel and Kelley were published in Politico Magazine on Nov. 30.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 5, 2023
Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Chairman of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), has voiced his apprehension about the social media platform TikTok being a news source for Americans.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 5, 2023
Jacob Feldgoise and Hanna Dohmen are data research analysts at the Georgetown Center for Security and Emerging Technology.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 4, 2023
John P. Walters, President and CEO of the Hudson Institute, alongside Senior Fellow Tod Lindberg, have expressed concerns about the efficacy of the recent agreement between the Biden Administration and China to combat the fentanyl overdose epidemic. In their commentary piece released on November 29, they argue that this effort will prove insufficient due to the extensive opioid crisis and China's purportedly deceptive strategy to weaken the United States.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 1, 2023
The House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) convened a hearing entitled "Discourse Power: The CCP's Strategy to Shape the Global Information Space" on November 30. This session included witnesses such as John Garnaut, senior fellow with the Australian Strategic Policy Institute and founder of Garnaut Global; Dr. Miles Yu, senior fellow and director of the China Center at the Hudson Institute; and Yaqiu Wang, Research Director for China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan at Freedom House.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 1, 2023
Drew Horn, the founder, president, and CEO of GreenMet, an organization that addresses vulnerabilities in the critical mineral supply chain, warned during a Congressional hearing that the U.S. critical supply chain is heavily reliant on adversarial nations, posing a threat to U.S. national security. The hearing was held on November 30 and focused on "The Role of Federal Research in Establishing a Robust U.S. Supply Chain of Critical Minerals and Materials."
By Federal Newswire | Nov 30, 2023
The House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has called for an investigation of Autel Robotics, a drone company suspected of having ties to the People's Liberation Army (PLA). The Committee is expressing concerns about potential risks to national security that could stem from this relationship.
By Federal Newswire | Nov 30, 2023
Shein, the China-based firm, has submitted its Initial Public Offering (IPO) application in the United States amidst an ongoing investigation by the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). This move comes as part of Shein's effort to become a publicly traded company.
By Federal Newswire | Nov 30, 2023
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has written letters to both the House and Senate Armed Services Committees, advocating for the implementation of stricter restrictions on outbound investments by 2024 to protect national security interests. This comes amid increasing concerns over the national security threats posed by foreign adversaries, particularly China.
By Federal Newswire | Nov 30, 2023
Dr. James Lewis, Senior Vice President and Director of the Strategic Technologies Program at the Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS), testified before the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday, November 29. He expressed concern over China's role in cybersecurity and software supply chains, drawing attention to their cyber espionage activities and the implications they have for global affairs.
By Federal Newswire | Nov 29, 2023
In exchange for China's assistance in preventing the export of fentanyl-precursor chemicals to the United States, the Biden Administration lifts sanctions on China's Institute for Forensic Science. This measure by the U.S. administration signifies a significant shift in international policy towards the illicit drug issue.
By Federal Newswire | Nov 28, 2023
The House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has released the findings of its inquiry into the illicit secret laboratory owned by Chinese entities in California. The detailed investigation that began earlier this year has finally concluded, bringing to light startling revelations about the lab's operations and its potential threats.
By Federal Newswire | Nov 28, 2023
Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wisconsin), Chairman of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, remarks on Ford's decision to maintain their agreement with the CCP-affiliated battery company Contemporary Amperex Technology, Co. Limited (CATL). This decision comes amidst concerns over possible forced labor involvement and challenges facing the electric vehicle industry.
