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By Federal Newswire | Nov 28, 2023

U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.), chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), and Ranking Member U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.), released a memo concerning China's influence operations known as "united front work". The memo was announced in a press release on Nov. 7 and details what "united front work" is and why it is important to the American people.

By Federal Newswire | Nov 27, 2023

A report by Oliver McPherson-Smith at the America First Policy Institute accuses the Chinese Communist Party of conducting a genocide involving forced labor in the manufacturing of solar power components, and due to the World Bank's limited oversight, rigorous supervision is crucial to prevent U.S. taxpayer funds from supporting such products. McPherson-Smith, the director of the Center for Energy & Environment, released his report on Nov. 20.

By Federal Newswire | Nov 27, 2023

Nicholas J. Lardy announced President Xi Jinping's recent assurances to U.S. CEOs conflicts with new data, revealing that, for the first time, foreign firms in China are net sellers of existing investments, exceeding $100 billion in outflows during Q1-Q3 2023, driven by United States-China tensions and Beijing's regulatory measures. This unprecedented change is a consequence of increasing geopolitical tension and regulatory pressures within China's economic environment. Lardy is a non-resident senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE).

By Federal Newswire | Nov 21, 2023

Ten Catholic bishops recently called for the release of Jimmy Lai, the former owner of Apple Daily newspaper in Hong Kong who has been in solitary confinement for over 1,000 days. This plea was made public on Nov. 1.

By Federal Newswire | Nov 21, 2023

Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Chairman Mike Gallagher and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi wrote a letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook inquiring if the cancellation of Jon Stewart's show was influenced by CCP coercion. This move comes amidst growing concerns over possible CCP interference in U.S content production.

By Federal Newswire | Nov 21, 2023

The Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) wrote to leaders in Congress requesting more resources for countering the CCP after Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) falls short. This move comes in response to growing concerns about China's increasing economic influence in the Indo-Pacific region.

By Federal Newswire | Nov 16, 2023

President Biden posted on X about a plan to combat the flow of precursor chemicals coming from China to combat the flow of fentanyl into the United States. People's Republic of China (PRC) President Xi Jinping met with Biden in California on Nov. 15.

By Federal Newswire | Nov 15, 2023

Alex Wong spoke about reciprocity and the CCP's opposition to the idea on the Federal Newswire China Desk Podcast on Nov. 14. Wong is Vice Chair of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC) and a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute.

By Federal Newswire | Nov 15, 2023

Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) and Sen. Jeffrey Merkley (D-OR) ask President Joe Biden to confront China about its human rights violations and seek the liberation of political detainees. The letter, written on Nov. 8, encourages a formal submission of a list of these political prisoners at the "Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Leaders' Meeting."

By Federal Newswire | Nov 14, 2023

Jonathan Pidluzny said the DETERRENT Act would help root out maligned foreign influence, including the Chinese Communist Party, in higher education in America, on November 8. Pidluzny is the Director of the Higher Education Reform Initiative at America First Policy Institute.

By Federal Newswire | Nov 14, 2023

Carolyn Bartholomew is Chair of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC). She was the legislative director and chief of staff to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and a staff member on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.

By Federal Newswire | Nov 14, 2023

U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson, along with fellow members of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and Florida Senator Marco Rubio, wrote a letter expressing cybersecurity concerns to Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo.

By Federal Newswire | Nov 14, 2023

Under the leadership of Chairman Mike Gallagher, the Republicans of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party wrote a letter to President Biden, urging the administration to encourage Beijing to demonstrate its commitment to strengthening the U.S.-China relationship at the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit.

By Federal Newswire | Nov 14, 2023

U.S. Rep. Ken Buck from Colorado expressed his desire for the social media app TikTok to be banned in the United States, citing national security risks.

By Federal Newswire | Nov 13, 2023

Nina Shea criticized the Vatican's China policy, particularly the 2018 provisional agreement, arguing that the Vatican's approach, marked by capitulation and silence on human rights abuses, has allowed the Chinese Communist Party to co-opt and undermine the Catholic Church in China, compromising the pope's authority and diminishing the freedom of China's Catholics. Shea is a senior fellow and director for the Center for Religious Freedom at the Hudson Institute.

By Federal Newswire | Nov 8, 2023

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi spoke with Jude Blanchette about U.S. policy towards China, the challenges posed by China's actions, and the need for bipartisan approaches to address these issues. The transcript was from a CSIS (Center for Strategic and International Studies) event hosted on Nov. 6, 2023.

By Federal Newswire | Nov 7, 2023

Chairman Mike Gallagher of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has introduced legislation designed to protect the United States from acquiring drones that could potentially jeopardize national security.

By Federal Newswire | Nov 7, 2023

An investigative report by Kristen Stanciu and Michael Quinn Sullivan revealed the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has infiltrated the University of Texas system. Stanciu and Sullivan are investigative reporters and authored a report in the Texas Scorecard on Nov. 6.

By Federal Newswire | Nov 7, 2023

A bill designed to prioritize the protection of American farmland against threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party has received backing from a group of conservative figures, who have sent a letter endorsing the bill to the House-Senate Conference Committee Conferees.

By Federal Newswire | Nov 6, 2023

Adam Savit, director of the China Policy Initiative at the America First Policy Institute (AFPI), told Federal Newswire that the lack of reciprocity between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) needs to be tackled as it affects almost every aspect of life in America. Savit voiced his concerns following U.S. Sens. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Chris Van Hollen (D-Maryland)'s introduction of a bill intended to address imbalances in the relationship between the U.S. and China across various domains such as trade, media, and diplomacy.