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Norman: China's leadership 'has some serious behavioral problems'
China

U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) shared his concerns regarding Chinese ownership of agricultural land in the United States in a blog posted over the summer and with his support of a proposal to restrict such sales.


Steube: 'Nefarious foreign acquisition of our U.S. land jeopardizes everything from our national security to our food security'
China

U.S. Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., recently discussed foreign entities buying U.S. land in an interview with Homeland Newswire.


Cramer: We must stop the Chinese government from owning land near military bases
China

U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-ND) argues there’s a good reason for lawmakers to make sure the Chinese government never owns any land anywhere near a U.S. military base.


McMorris Rodgers 'deeply concerned' about China buying U.S. agricultural land
China

A spokesperson for U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.) says that the Congresswoman supports legislation that would prohibit Chinese entities from buying farmland in the U.S. in the interest of "national and food security."


Mast: China leader's goal is 'make China the global superpower'
China

Rep. Brian Mast, (R-Fla.), said in a recent blog post that the United States needs to take a strong stand against China’s ambitions in the interest of national security, including cracking down on CCP purchases of agricultural land here.


Gosar: Chinese purchases of U.S. land is 'a major national security threat'
China

Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., said the blurred lines between China’s public and private sectors makes Chinese purchases of American land especially concerning.


Bacon: 'Agricultural security is national security'
China

Nebraska's newly re-elected 2nd District Congressman continues to see a threat from China and other bad actor nations buying up farmland in the United States


Bilirakis: Chinese ownership of U.S. farmland a trend ‘that puts Americans food supply in jeopardy’
China

U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-Florida) is raising concern over the trend of Chinese agriculture firms increasing ownership of U.S. farmland. Bilirakis believes that Congress must protect national security and minimize foreign adversaries’ investment in critical infrastructure.


Baird: ‘It’s critical that the USDA establish a streamlined process’ that requires foreign entities meet AFIDA requirements
China

A U.S. representative from Indiana is calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture to strengthen regulations requiring foreign entities to disclose purchases of farmland in the U.S.


Allen: U.S. 'trying to reverse' China's technological progress with new exports controls
China

The Commerce Department’s new export-controls restrictions, announced Oct. 7, could successfully hamper China’s growth in critical technology industries such as artificial intelligence but they would likely be more effective if allies of the U.S. would enact similar restrictions.


China analysts review 20th Party congress: 'You can't avoid the overwhelming dominant shadow of Xi Jinping everywhere'
China

The Chinese Communist Party held its 20th Party Congress in October, with President Xi Jinping firmly in control, a subject that occupied a Oct. 25 panel discussion.


Weekend Interview: Steve Yates
China

Steve Yates is a Senior Fellow and Chair of the China Policy Initiative at the America First Policy Institute. He previously worked at the Heritage Foundation, and as a national security advisor in the Bush Administration.


Moore: Biden administration prioritizes political agenda 'over the growing needs of our military'
China

Rep. Blake Moore (R-UT) said the Biden administration has failed to prioritize the U.S. military to the extent necessary to deter the threats posed by the country's adversaries.


China analysts: 'Xi’s brand of aggressive expansionist authoritarianism here to stay'
China

Steve Yates, chair of the China Policy Initiative at the America First Policy Institute (AFPI), and Adam Savit, director of AFPIs' China Policy Initiative, wrote in a Washington Times opinion piece that Chinese President Xi Jinping grabbing a third term means China will likely stay on its current course.


America First Policy Institute’s Yates, Savit: 'We must ban CCP ownership of American agricultural land'
China

The chair and the director of the China Policy Initiative of a nonprofit, nonpartisan research institute are calling for a ban on the Chinese Communist Party’s ownership of agricultural land in the United States.


ChinaAid founder: Opression of Chinese Christians 'battle of light and darkness'
China

It is a “battle of light and darkness” is how Bob Fu sees the ongoing oppression of Chinese Christians, in and out of the country.


Wittman: U.S. 'must prevent China from gaining access to critical emerging and foundational technologies'
China

Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA) said the Department of Commerce continues to approve the majority of requests from China for technology and information,


Analysts praise Cornell professor's 'extremely timely' book on role of quantification in Chinese politics
China

Cornell University associate professor of government Jeremy Wallace summarized his new book, "Seeking Truth and Hiding Facts: Information, Ideology, and Authoritarianism in China," at a recent live book event online.


International BAR Association recognizes Chinese lawyer Jiang Tianyong
China

Chinese human rights lawyer Jiang Tianyong has received the 2022 International Bar Association (IBA) Human Rights Award for his extraordinary contributions to defending human rights in China.


Ji Xiaolong suffers harsh conditions in prison
China

Chinese dissident Ji Xiaolong was arrested on September 23 by the Shanghai Pudong New District People’s Procuratorate on suspicion of “picking quarrels and provoking trouble.” He was allowed to meet with his lawyer for the first time nearly two months after his arrest.