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By Federal Newswire | Jun 27, 2024
The Uyghur Human Rights Project (UHRP) has provided an update on its handling of misconduct allegations and the policy measures it has taken to ensure a safe and welcoming workplace for all. The UHRP reiterates its zero-tolerance policy towards inappropriate behavior or harassment and commits to high ethical standards for both leadership and staff. The organization remains steadfast in its dedication to providing a positive environment for women and activists involved in the Uyghur human rights movement.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 27, 2024
Chang Hao, a rural preacher from Zhenxiong, Yunnan, has filed an appeal against the first-instance judgment of the Zhenxiong Court in his case of "provocations and causing trouble." He contends that the judgment is flawed due to unclear facts, insufficient evidence, incorrect application of law, and significant procedural violations. On May 20, 2024, he appealed to the Intermediate People’s Court of Zhaotong City, Yunnan Province.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 26, 2024
WASHINGTON D.C. -- Today, the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party is holding a hearing titled "From High Tech to Heavy Steel: Combatting the PRC's Strategy to Dominate Semiconductors, Shipbuilding, and Drones."
By Federal Newswire | Jun 26, 2024
On June 16, 2024, Pastor Sun Hongguang of the Holy Covenant True Word Church in Yanji City, Jilin Province, was taken away during Sunday worship and later administratively detained for five days on the grounds of illegal gathering. The last time Pastor Sun Hongguang faced a similar incident was on February 12, 2023. During that instance, he went to Hefei to serve a local house church and was taken away by local police during Sunday worship. Although released later that day, his computer was confiscated and he was instructed not to leave Hefei temporarily.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 26, 2024
The Chinese government’s rejection of recommendations to address its human rights record reflects its disregard for international human rights reviews at the United Nations, according to a joint statement by the Uyghur Human Rights Project and 15 other organizations. The statement was released on June 25, 2024.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 26, 2024
The House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party convened a hearing this morning titled "From High Tech to Heavy Steel: Combatting the PRC's Strategy to Dominate Semiconductors, Shipbuilding and Drones." The session featured testimonies from Mr. Adam Bry, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Skydio; Dr. Chris Miller, Professor at Fletcher School at Tufts University and Nonresident Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute; and Mr. Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing.
By Federal Newswire reports | Jun 26, 2024
Joseph Cella served as U.S. Ambassador to Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga, and Tuvalu from 2019 to 2021. He's the founder and principal of the Pontifex Group, founder of the National Catholic prayer breakfast, and cofounder of the Michigan-China Economic and Security Review Group.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2024
Former President Donald Trump expressed his support for a "Reciprocal Trade Act" aimed at balancing the trade relationship between the United States and China. Trump shared his statement during a June 20 episode of the All In podcast.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2024
ChinaAid has reposted and translated the following update written by Pastor John Cao with permission from churchlist.xyz.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 24, 2024
Washington is concerned about TikTok, particularly regarding Beijing’s influence through the platform's parent company ByteDance. Critics allege that TikTok is used to "silence free speech," "undermine democracy," and "promote propaganda." These fears led President Joe Biden to sign a bill requiring TikTok to find a new owner within a year or face a ban in the United States.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 24, 2024
On June 16, 2024, the “China at 5 PM” kingdom prayer meeting specifically prayed for 76-year-old Pastor Du Mingliang of a house church in Xinzhou, Shanxi Province. It was recently learned that Pastor Du Mingliang was criminally detained on March 15, 2021, charged with organizing others to illegally cross the national border, and sentenced to five years.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 22, 2024
Eric Gomez, Senior Fellow at the Cato Institute, has suggested that the United States should use Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) to more effectively aid Taiwan by transferring existing U.S. military stockpiles. Gomez published a commentary titled "The Taiwan Aid Bill Won’t Fix the Arms Backlog" for the Cato Institute in June .
By Federal Newswire reports | Jun 21, 2024
Emails and other documents obtained from the White House and various federal agencies suggest that the Biden Administration is not serious about increasing domestic mining of critical minerals needed for energy production.
By Jamie Tronnes | Jun 21, 2024
Canada has been rocked by reports detailing the extent of Chinese interference across its democratic institutions. China’s capacity to influence Canadian politics and to infiltrate the political elite presents a stark warning that foreign interference is a very real threat, and China will take advantage of unwary Western nations.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 21, 2024
Congressman John Moolenaar, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), stated that China is involved in the manufacturing and trafficking of fentanyl. Moolenaar shared his statement during a June 12 episode of Federal Newswire’s China Desk podcast.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 21, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party and Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY) released a statement following news that the Department of Commerce has placed Chinese drone maker Autel on its blacklist. This decision prohibits American companies from conducting business with Autel. The Department's action follows bipartisan demands last year for the Biden administration to investigate Autel. In November 2023, Moolenaar and Stefanik revealed Autel’s connections to the Chinese military.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 20, 2024
Campaign for Uyghurs (CFU) has condemned the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) renaming of Uyghur villages in East Turkistan, describing it as part of a broader effort to erase Uyghur identity, culture, and history. This condemnation comes amid ongoing reports of genocide against the Uyghur population.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 20, 2024
The Stimson Center has launched the National Security Reform Program, a new initiative aimed at aligning U.S. defense spending with national security priorities. The program is led by Senior Fellow and Program Director Dan Grazier.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 20, 2024
U.S. Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) stated that his bill to prohibit Chinese entities from purchasing U.S. agricultural land is a matter of national security. Tester shared his statement in a June 14 post on X.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 20, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Chairman John Moolenaar and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi announced the formation of the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party's Policy Working Group focused on combating the Chinese Communist Party's role in the fentanyl epidemic.
