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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.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 2, 2024
Chairman Michael McCaul of the House Foreign Affairs Committee said that the trilateral partnership between the U.S., UK, and Australia is crucial for countering threats posed by China. McCaul shared his statement during a Sept. 18 hearing.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 2, 2024
The Stimson Center's latest CORVI rapid risk assessment highlights the growing climate vulnerabilities faced by Mauritius, an Indian Ocean island nation. The assessment reveals that Mauritius is increasingly threatened by sea-level rise, loss of coastal ecosystems, flooding, and tropical cyclones. These environmental challenges have significant implications for the nation's economy and public health.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 30, 2024
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been charged with bribery, campaign finance, and conspiracy offenses, according to a press release from the U.S. Department of Justice. Adams is accused of using "his prominent positions in New York City government to obtain illegal campaign contributions and luxury travel" and accepting bribes from foreign nationals.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2024
The US House of Representatives passed House Resolution 1516, a bill sponsored by US Representative August Pfluger to bar Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding to US universities with a Confucius Institute, according to a September 10 news release.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2024
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan said that the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) role in the fentanyl crisis constitutes "chemical warfare" against the United States. Sullivan shared his statement in a September 19 post on X.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2024
Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) 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 written to the Board of Supervisors of Fairfax County, VA. The letter addresses concerns over the county's use of Chinese-made DJI drones, which are listed by multiple federal government agencies for their potential to spy on U.S. soil, ties to the Chinese military, and involvement in actions against Uyghur people.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2024
Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) has commented on the Department of Defense's recent decision to award a $12.9 million grant to Nano One Materials Corp., a Canadian battery technology company. The grant aims to boost the production of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathodes, which are essential for the future of auto manufacturing.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2024
Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party and U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) have introduced the Patriotic Investment Act. This bicameral bill aims to prevent the U.S. tax code from rewarding investments in Communist China.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 25, 2024
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA), ranking member of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), said that the Select Committee's Fentanyl Working Group is addressing the CCP’s role in the U.S. fentanyl crisis. Khanna shared his statement in a Sept. 19 post on X.
