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By Federal Newswire | Mar 5, 2024
Chris Iacovella is the President and CEO of The American Securities Association (ASA). He served as special counsel and policy advisor to commissioner Scott O'Malia at the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
By Federal Newswire | Mar 5, 2024
President Biden has directed the United States to probe the national security threats posed by Chinese-manufactured 'smart cars'. The administration suspects that these vehicles, produced in China, possess the ability to extract sensitive information from American drivers.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 4, 2024
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has unveiled President Biden's 2024 Trade Policy Agenda, alongside the annual report for 2023. The documents reveal a strategic shift in U.S. trade, with a focus on other Asian economies and Mexico, moving away from China.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 4, 2024
Steve Yates, a senior fellow and chair of the China Policy Initiative at the America First Policy Institute (AFPI), has praised the introduction of the Countering Communist China Act. In an interview with Federal Newswire, Yates stated that the legislation provides a roadmap for tackling threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to the U.S. economy and supply chains.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 4, 2024
The Select House Committee on the Chinese Communist Party has urged Volkswagen to halt its operations in Xinjiang, China, in compliance with the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA). This call follows the United States government's determination that the Chinese Communist Party is perpetrating genocide against the Uyghur population in Xinjiang.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 4, 2024
U.S. Representative Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) has issued a statement concerning the rise in de minimis (tax-free) imports into the U.S., highlighting how this allows Chinese companies to exploit Uyghur forced labor. Gallagher also cautioned that U.S. firms may be "forced" to relocate American jobs to China.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 1, 2024
The United States Department of State and The Boeing Company have agreed on a $51 million settlement to resolve export violations committed by the aviation giant. These violations, which involved technical data downloaded by the company in China and Russia, posed national security risks for the United States.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 29, 2024
U.S. Representative Jim Banks (R-Ind.) has penned a letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland, calling for an investigation into the U.S. Heartland China Association (USHCA). Banks referenced a recent article that alleges a connection between USHCA and the Chinese United Front Work Department (UWFD), an influential group advocating for the interests of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
By Federal Newswire | Feb 29, 2024
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken recently met with the Foreign Minister of the People's Republic of China, Wang Yi, to discuss global issues. The meeting was an attempt to maintain healthy communication between the two nations and took place during the Munich Security Conference in Germany.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 29, 2024
The House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party has assured Taiwan that, irrespective of the outcome of the United States presidential election, the US will continue to support their independence from China. This declaration was made during a meeting between Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen and Representative Mike Gallagher on February 22 in Taiwan.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 27, 2024
U.S. Representative Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) recently addressed her concerns regarding foreign countries, such as China, purchasing farmland near U.S. military bases in a video posted on social media. As a Democrat from Michigan's 7th Congressional District, Slotkin has been actively questioning the foreign ownership of American farmland.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 26, 2024
The global management consulting firm, McKinsey and Company, has been implicated in a controversy over its role in advising China on advanced technologies, contributing to the escalating tensions between the United States and China. This has led several US Republicans to call for a ban on McKinsey from federal contracts.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 25, 2024
Seventeen businesses from mainland China and Hong Kong have been sanctioned following the United States' attempt to hold Moscow accountable for the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and the ongoing war in Ukraine. The release of these new sanctions represents the largest number of sanctions imposed at a single time.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 23, 2024
U.S. Representative Mark Alford (R-Mo.) has introduced a new property protection bill, the American Land and Property Protection Act. As stated in a recent press release, the legislation aims to prevent entities associated with certain foreign countries from purchasing land within the United States.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 23, 2024
Adam Savit, director of the China Policy Initiative at the America First Policy Institute (AFPI), told Federal Newswire that previously introduced bills that would prohibit entities linked to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) from purchasing American agricultural land have really been aiming to prevent the CCP from owning land near military bases and other critical infrastructure. He emphasized that the importance of barring the CCP from owning land near these sites is to prevent the collection of sensitive information that could weaken U.S. national security.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 23, 2024
Author Anders Corr, who publishes the Journal of Political Risk, called for reciprocity with China, on an information level, criticizing the U.S. government for allowing Chinese state propaganda on X, formerly known as Twitter, while China prohibits the platform in its own country. Corr made his comments on X in response to a post by a Chinese political commentator.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 23, 2024
Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.), chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), is spearheading a delegation of Committee members on a visit to Taiwan from Feb. 22-24. The purpose of this trip is to bolster ties between the U.S. and Taiwan in light of escalating tensions with China.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 23, 2024
China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Mao Ning, has declared that adherence to the one-China principle and opposition to Taiwan independence are crucial for maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. This statement comes as a stern response from China following a U.S. congressional visit to Taiwan.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 22, 2024
The United States is implementing measures to enhance security on vessels by making the reporting of cyber incidents mandatory. In addition, the Coast Guard is augmenting cybersecurity requirements for operators of cranes manufactured in China and used at US ports.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 20, 2024
The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission has published its annual report on the Censorship Practices of the People's Republic of China (PRC). The report reveals that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has "significantly expanded" its censorship system. Prepared by Exovera, a national security think tank, the report also indicates that the CCP is exploring the use of AI-guided technology for censorship purposes.
