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By Federal Newswire | Oct 18, 2024
Jonathan Czin, a former CIA China expert, has taken on the role of the Michael H. Armacost Chair in Foreign Policy Studies at the Brookings Institution as of September 30, 2024. Czin's career includes significant positions such as a member of the Senior Analytic Service at the CIA and director for China at the White House National Security Council from 2021 to 2023. He also served as an advisor for Asia-Pacific Security Affairs in the Office of the Secretary of Defense and overseas at a CIA field station in Southeast Asia.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 17, 2024
Chairman John Moolenaar and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party have raised concerns regarding China's military research activities in the Arctic. They addressed these issues in a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, highlighting potential national security risks posed by Chinese dual-use military research in Iceland and Norway.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 17, 2024
Yesterday, Reuters reported that the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has stopped imports from DJI, a Chinese drone manufacturer, due to products linked to forced labor. This action is in response to a violation of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act. Following this development, Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Representative Elise Stefanik (R-NY) issued a joint statement.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 17, 2024
On October 15, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), conducted its second charter removal flight to the People’s Republic of China (PRC) this year, transporting Chinese nationals. This operation follows a previous large charter removal flight in June, which was the first since 2018 and was coordinated with the PRC's National Immigration Administration. The recent flight is part of DHS's ongoing efforts to collaborate with international partners to address irregular migration.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 17, 2024
Christopher Chivvis and Jack Keating of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace released a report on October 8, analyzing cooperation between China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia. The report recommends that the United States work to weaken China's relationships with these three nations.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 17, 2024
The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC) has raised concerns about China's rapid advancement in the development of humanoid robots, citing the country's military-civil fusion policy. The USCC shared its findings in an October 10 issue alert paper.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 16, 2024
Chairman John Moolenaar and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party have urged Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo to take further action against Huawei. The lawmakers are concerned about Huawei's alleged clandestine semiconductor facilities, which they claim are used to bypass U.S. laws.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 14, 2024
The Copper Development Association (CDA) has expressed concerns about the vulnerability of the U.S. copper supply chain, emphasizing the need for its reinforcement. The CDA shared this statement in an October 8 post on X.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 11, 2024
Chairman John Moolenaar and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party have reached out to major telecom companies regarding a reported cyber breach. The two lawmakers sent a letter to the CEOs of Verizon, AT&T, and Lumen Technologies, companies reportedly affected by what is being called the Salt Typhoon breach.
By Federal Newswire reports | Oct 9, 2024
Dennis Unkovic is a partner at the law firm Meyer, Unkovic, and Scott LLP in Pittsburgh, PA. He is the author of “The Fragility of China: Breaking Points of an Invincible Regime.”
By Federal Newswire | Oct 8, 2024
James Lewis, director of the Strategic Technologies Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), said that Chinese-manufactured technology used in cars provides China with the opportunity to spy on Americans. Lewis made this statement in an October 1 commentary.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 8, 2024
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has commended President Biden and Congress for the enactment of the bipartisan Building Chips in America Act, which aims to bolster semiconductor production. Marty Durbin, senior vice president of policy at the Chamber, emphasized the necessity for broader permitting reforms.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 8, 2024
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has announced a proposed rule to ban the sale or import of connected vehicles and components linked to China or Russia. This move is motivated by security concerns related to specific hardware and software integrations.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 8, 2024
The National Committee on United States-China Relations (NCUSCR) has announced that its senior leaders held a private, off-the-record meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. The discussion centered on U.S.-China relations amidst current global challenges.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 7, 2024
Chairman John Moolenaar of Michigan has announced his participation in the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC). He emphasized the importance of international collaboration to address challenges posed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
By Federal Newswire | Oct 7, 2024
Vanda Felbab-Brown, host of The Killing Drugs podcast, said that China remains the primary source of fentanyl precursors for Mexican cartels. She shared her statement during an October 1 podcast episode.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 4, 2024
As the United States and China engage in strategic competition, their approaches to the Western Hemisphere will have lasting consequences. The nature of their interests in Latin America and where these interests are complementary or competitive remain significant questions. Additionally, how countries in the region exercise agency to maximize their interests is a crucial consideration.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 4, 2024
The Chairs of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC), Representative Christopher Smith and Senator Jeff Merkley, have issued a letter to President Biden.
By Federal Newswire reports | Oct 2, 2024
U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyom.) and Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyom.) have joined Senator Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) in introducing the bipartisan Securing American Agriculture Act. This legislation aims to protect U.S. food and agriculture supply chains from foreign adversaries.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 2, 2024
Robert Atkinson, president of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), said that China is advancing its technological innovation at the expense of Western companies. Atkinson shared his statement during a September 24 hearing.
