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Foundation for Defense of Democracies senior director on Chinese laundering of Mexican cartel drug money: 'They see an opportunity for profit and have exploited it'
Anthony Ruggiero, a senior director at Foundation for Defense of Democracies, testified before the U.S. House Oversight and Accountability Committee about narcotics traffickers in the U.S. and Chinese money launderers.
By David Beasley | May 1, 2024
CFU Welcomes Congressional Hearing on Corporate “Auditwashing” of Uyghur Forced Labor
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC) conducted a critical hearing titled “Factories and Fraud in the PRC: How Human Rights Violations Make Reliable Audits Impossible.” The hearing focused on exposing false social and labor audits that aim to conceal the extensive system of state-imposed forced labor by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in East Turkistan. The Campaign for Uyghurs (CFU) views this hearing as a crucial step towards holding businesses accountable for utilizing Uyghur forced labor in their supply chains.During the...
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The Persecution of Uyghur Senior Citizens
By Federal Newswire | Apr 30, 2024
UHRP Insights column by Henryk Szadziewski sheds light on the alarming trend of the persecution of Uyghur senior citizens in China. The report highlights the tragic story of individuals like Abidin Ayup, a 96-year-old religious leader who died in prison without his body being returned to his family. Abidin's granddaughter recalls him as a dedicated imam who educated children in religion for three decades.The Uyghur Human Rights Project has extensively researched the crackdown on religious leaders, including senior figures. A 2021 report by UHRP documented over 1,000 cases...
China Committee Eyes Supply Chain, Biotech as Moolenaar Takes Helm
By Federal Newswire | Apr 30, 2024
WASHINGTON DC — The House select committee on U.S.-China competition, now under the new leadership of Michigan Republican Rep. John Moolenaar, is setting its focus on crucial tech, defense, economic, and foreign policy matters following recent legislative successes.Chairman John Moolenaar expressed his commitment to safeguarding American interests, stating, "We will examine the most critical areas of our supply chain so we can reduce our dependence on the CCP." This strategic approach aligns with efforts to counter Chinese influence and protect vital sectors from...
Reps. Smith, Suozzi introduce legislation to honor Jimmy Lai Way
By Federal Newswire | Apr 25, 2024
U.S. Reps. Chris Smith (R-NJ) and Tom Suozzi (D-NY), who are the co-chairs of the Congressional Uygher Caucus, introduced legislation to rename the location of the Hong Kong Economic Trade Office in Washington, DC as 1 Jimmy Lai Way to pay homage to Lai for his work in human rights and remains unjustly imprisoned in Hong Kong.
Reps. Smith, Suozzi introduce legislation to prevent CCP genocide against Uyghurs
By Federal Newswire | Apr 25, 2024
U.S. Reps. Chris Smith (R-NJ) and Tom Suozzi (D-NY), who are the co-chairs of the Congressional Uygher Caucus, introduced legislation to increase the U.S. efforts against genocide of Uyghurs committed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
Transnational crime expert Cassara: 'There is nothing in the CCP’s record that suggests it will take meaningful action' on fentanyl
By Federal Newswire | Apr 24, 2024
John Cassara, a former agent of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Anti-Money Laundering Section, expressed skepticism about the Chinese government's willingness to cooperate with the U.S. in curbing the flow of fentanyl precursors from China. "The Chinese government will not engage in meaningful cooperation with the U.S.," Cassara stated to the Federal Newswire on April 24.
Former U.S. federal agent Cassara: 'Fentanyl is just one facet of CCP’s criminality'
By Federal Newswire | Apr 24, 2024
John Cassara, a former Special Agent detailed to the Department of Treasury’s Office of Terrorism Finance and Financial Intelligence, expressed skepticism over the efficacy of recommendations made by the Select Committee in curtailing the flow of fentanyl from China. He suggested that instead, the U.S. government should adopt a comprehensive approach to tackle all aspects of what he referred to as the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) "criminality," in collaboration with global law enforcement agencies. Cassara communicated his views to the Federal Newswire on April 24,...
U.S. Rep Good on Iran China Accountability Act: 'Iran and China both seek America’s downfall'
By Federal Newswire | Apr 24, 2024
U.S. Representative Bob Good (VA-05) has announced his proposed legislation, the Iran China Accountability Act, which he claims will hinder Iran's cooperation with China and prevent taxpayer dollars from funding a potential nuclear agreement between the U.S. and Iran. According to Good, both Iran and China "seek America's downfall." He elaborated on the details of the Iran China Accountability Act in a press release issued on April 12.
Hudson Institute's China Center Director: The Shanghai Communiqué ‘never said if we agree with’ China’s views
By Federal Newswire | Apr 23, 2024
Miles Yi, the Director of the Hudson Institute's China Center, said the negotiations made by former United States Secretary of State Henry Kissinger in 1972 called the Shanghai Communiqué only acknowledged China’s One China Policy, it “never said if we agree with it or not.”
Chairman Gallagher during fentanyl hearing: The Chinese Communist Party 'wants more dead Americans'
By Federal Newswire | Apr 23, 2024
Chairman Gallagher has made a bold statement regarding the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), asserting that the CCP "wants more dead Americans," through its support of fentanyl production, which is making its way into the U.S. This assertion was made during a Congressional hearing on April 16th.
China's Strategy in Africa Unlocked: Dr. Joshua Eisenman Explores the Impact on US Geo-Politics
By Federal Newswire | Apr 23, 2024
Dr. Joshua Eisenman is a senior fellow for China Studies at the American Foreign Policy Council in Washington, DC, and an associate professor at the Keough School of Global Affairs at the University of Notre Dame. His latest book is, “China's Relations with Africa: A New Era of Strategic Engagement.”
Chairman Gallagher on Passage of House National Security Supplemental
By Federal Newswire | Apr 20, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Chairman Gallagher today released the following statement after the passage of the House National Security Supplemental.“I am proud that the House took bipartisan action to support our allies in the face of authoritarian aggression from China, Russia, Iran, and Hamas. This package provides critical support to Taiwan, Israel, and Ukraine as they defend the frontlines of the free world and renews the authority to sanction terrorist organizations like Hamas for using human shields. This legislation also defends our interests at home by including my...
New report finds Chinese Communist Party allows, subsidizes manufacturing and export of fentanyl precursors
By Federal Newswire | Apr 19, 2024
The House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party (Select Committee) has scrutinized the role of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in the fentanyl crisis. The committee concluded that the CCP not only permits but also subsidizes the production and export of fentanyl precursors. These findings were released in a report titled "The CCP's Role in the Fentanyl Crisis," on April 16.
Former Attorney General Barr: CCP is 'knee deep in actively sponsoring, encouraging, and facilitating the production and export of fentanyl'
By Federal Newswire | Apr 19, 2024
Former Attorney General William Barr has accused the People's Republic of China (PRC) and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) of actively sponsoring, encouraging, and facilitating the fentanyl crisis in the United States. Barr presented his testimony during a Congressional hearing on fentanyl, organized by the House Select Committee on the CCP on April 16.
COMMITTEE REPORT: American Financial Institutions Funneled Billions into PRC Companies Fueling the CCP's Military, Surveillance State, and Uyghur Genocide
By Federal Newswire | Apr 18, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Chairman Mike Gallagher and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) have revealed the alarming findings of their bipartisan investigation into American financial institutions' involvement with People’s Republic of China (PRC) companies. The investigation focused on the world’s foremost index provider, MSCI, and the world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock, along with a broader examination of the U.S. financial industry.According to...
Gallagher, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Sanction Chinese Firms Supporting Putin's War in Ukraine
By Federal Newswire | Apr 17, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and a group of bipartisan colleagues have put forth a new bill aimed at sanctioning Chinese firms that support Russia's actions in Ukraine. The legislation, named the NO LIMITS Act, seeks to hold accountable those providing material support to Russia's military efforts.Chairman Gallagher emphasized the necessity of imposing sanctions on Chinese firms aiding Russia, stating, "For years, the Chinese Communist Party has provided Russia with lethal aid to prop up Putin's war of aggression against Ukraine and advance the...
Lawmakers Urge State Department to Combat Chinese Forced Labor Globally
By Federal Newswire | Apr 17, 2024
Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party have urged the State Department to increase diplomacy to combat Chinese forced labor globally, especially towards the European Union.In a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, the lawmakers expressed their concerns about goods made by Uyghur forced labor flooding into Europe and the United Kingdom. They emphasized the importance of working with allies and partners to ensure...
China Center Director: ‘Taiwan did get a lot of attention’ from other nations after the earthquake
By Federal Newswire | Apr 16, 2024
Hudson Institute China Center Director Miles Yu said Taiwan received "a lot of attention" from nations like Japan after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake devastated the country.
The Evolution of National Security Strategy: Perspectives on Chinese Influence from Nadia Schadlow
By Federal Newswire | Apr 16, 2024
Nadia Schadlow is a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute and co-chair of the Hamilton Commission on Securing America's National Security Innovation Base. She served as U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor for strategy and as an appointee to the National Security Council.
