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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.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 21, 2023
Chairman of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.), has discussed evidence suggesting that the United States may possess information indicating TikTok as a national security concern. This comes amidst ongoing investigations into the social media platform.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 21, 2023
U.S. Representative Rob Wittman (R-Va.) recently addressed the aggression of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) at the U.S. Naval Institute Defense Forum. He emphasized the necessity for the U.S. to augment its Navy and Marine Corps capabilities to counteract this aggression in the Indo-Pacific region. The forum, which focused on national security, took place earlier this month.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 21, 2023
Chairman Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) and Ranking Member Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), in conjunction with the chairs of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China, Rep. Christopher Smith (R-N.J.) and Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), have called for sanctions to be imposed on officials responsible for the CCP's placement of bounties on five individuals. The request was directed to United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 20, 2023
The Chairman of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), Representative Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.), has submitted defense recommendations to the Pentagon, in response to potential threats posed by China to Taiwan. The recommendations follow war games conducted by the Select Committee, which simulated a hypothetical 2027 invasion of Taiwan by the CCP and highlighted potential gaps in U.S. preparedness.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 20, 2023
The office of Governor Sarah Sanders (R-Arkansas) is currently conducting an investigation into the potential violation of state law by two Arkansas-based companies, alleged to have affiliations with China. Last week, Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward raised his concerns in a letter addressed to Attorney General Tim Griffin (R-Arkansas), calling for investigations into these companies.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 18, 2023
The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) has issued a warning that the United States and other G7 economies are rapidly losing ground to China in key industries. This information, according to ITIF's President Robert Atkinson, is based on data from the Institute's Hamilton Index.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 18, 2023
U.S. Representative Mike Gallagher, who serves as the chairman of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), has stated that the CCP is conducting a global campaign to intimidate and harass its critics. This statement was made during a hearing titled "CCP Transnational Repression: The Party's Effort to Silence and Coerce Critics Overseas" held on December 13.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 17, 2023
Rep. Chris Smith (R-N.J.), Chairman of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC), and Sen. Jeff Merkley (R-Ore.), co-chair of the CECC, have jointly expressed their disappointment over the commencement of Jimmy Lai's trial in Hong Kong. The trial, which began this week, has drawn criticism from lawmakers across various nations.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 17, 2023
The Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas), has endorsed the integration of the Australia-United Kingdom-United States (AUKUS) Security Partnership into the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
By Federal Newswire | Dec 17, 2023
Chairman Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) and Ranking Member Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) have jointly called for immediate action in response to the CCP's decision to place bounties on five individuals, including an American citizen.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 17, 2023
Mike Gallagher, the Republican representative from Wisconsin and chair of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), recently offered insights into the approval of the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Gallagher underscored the importance of securing funding for this crucial bill.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 15, 2023
An investigation conducted by the Daily Caller has revealed that Chinese drug manufacturers, allegedly represented by accounts on LinkedIn, are using provocative images of women to advertise narcotics and fentanyl precursors on U.S. social media platforms. The exclusive report was published by Philip Lenczycki, an investigative reporter for the Daily Caller, on December 14.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 14, 2023
The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC) released a staff research report on Dec. 13 describing how the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) uses repressive tactics to silence its critics, both domestically and around the world. The report was authored by USCC Policy Fellow Andrew Hartnett, Policy Analyst Nicole Morgret, and Senior Policy Analyst Rachael Burton.
