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By Federal Newswire | Feb 20, 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 and founder of the National Catholic prayer breakfast.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 20, 2024
Charles Michel, President of the European Council, has affirmed the European Union's (EU) commitment to establishing reciprocity with China. He expressed concern over the imbalance in business opportunities between the two countries, highlighting that while Chinese businesses are free to invest in the U.S., American companies face potential risks when investing in China or using Chinese-owned social media outlets due to restrictions imposed by the Chinese government.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 20, 2024
Concerns are being raised by lawmakers about the United States' lagging position in the biotechnology sector compared to China. They warn of risks to national security and commercial interests if corrective action is not taken.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 20, 2024
The United States is reportedly planning to impose sanctions on Chinese firms found to be assisting Russia in its conflict with Ukraine. This move mirrors recent proposals by the European Union, aimed at halting the ongoing war.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 19, 2024
Eric Gomez, a senior fellow at the Cato Institute, has suggested that Taiwan's strategy of "deterrence" against China should be one of "asymmetric defense." In a commentary piece, Gomez offered strategies for Taiwan to defend itself against China and outlined the role the U.S. could play in supporting Taiwan's defense.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 18, 2024
The United States, in collaboration with international partners, has issued a cybersecurity advisory concerning the People's Republic of China (PRC). The advisory pertains to state-sponsored hacking attempts on U.S. Critical Infrastructure and offers insight into China's efforts to mask its cyber activities while promoting the reporting of suspected incidents.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 17, 2024
FBI Director Christopher Wray has revealed that the Federal Bureau of Investigation, in conjunction with its internal allies, has disrupted a network of over 1,000 internet routers compromised by Russian hackers. A Russian military intelligence agency had reportedly been utilizing these routers for espionage operations against the United States and its allies.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 17, 2024
A recent report has revealed that five American venture capitalist firms have invested over $1 billion in China's semiconductor production since 2001. The US government has deemed the Chinese semiconductor sector a security threat due to its rapid advancements.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 15, 2024
The Biden Administration continues to push for funding to support the Pacific Islands amidst escalating tensions with China. A recent economic aid package of $95 billion was approved to bolster Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. However, the Marshall Islands and other Indo-Pacific region islands were excluded.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 15, 2024
Mike Gallagher, the head of the US House China committee, along with a group of lawmakers, is scheduled to visit Taiwan on February 21. This impending trip is anticipated to stir displeasure in Beijing.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 15, 2024
Jeremy Mark, a nonresident senior fellow in the GeoEconomics Center at the Atlantic Council, has warned that the Chinese stock market crash could potentially sever many foreign investor relations permanently. He stressed that stability would need to be restored before investors regain confidence in the Chinese market.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 14, 2024
The House Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has requested that the Departments of Treasury, Defense (DOD), and Commerce investigate two Chinese bio-tech companies with ties to the CCP. The call was made in a letter co-authored by U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.), chairman of the committee, Ranking Member U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.), and U.S. Sens. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) and Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.).
By Federal Newswire | Feb 11, 2024
The ongoing race between China and the United States in semiconductor development has seen heightened tensions, as the U.S. expresses concerns over China's potential use of this technology to bolster its military capabilities. Despite the U.S. imposing stricter semiconductor restrictions on China in October 2023, it appears that these measures have not significantly hindered China's progress.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 6, 2024
Divyansh Kaushik is Associate Director for Emerging Technologies and National Security at the Federation of American Scientists.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 6, 2024
U.S. Representative Bill Posey (R-Fla.) has introduced the Grant Recipient Accountability for Necessary Transparency (GRANT) Act, a bill aimed at increasing transparency in taxpayer-funded research grants. The legislation mandates the disclosure of foreign support from countries such as China and Russia. Posey expressed his concerns about the lack of reporting when American universities receive foreign-backed support in a press release.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 6, 2024
A policy brief issued by the Asia-Pacific Leadership Network (APLN) and European Leadership Network underscores the strategic emphasis of Australia, Japan, and South Korea on fortifying "deterrence" against China and North Korea. The authors of this policy brief are Joel Petersson-Ivre, Oliver Meier, Tanya Ogilvie-White, and Rishi Paul.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 1, 2024
Gabriel Noronha, executive director of Polaris National Security, said Chinese foreign nationals are easily entering the United States through the southern border, instead of taking the usual routes of flying in through airports that require visas. Noronha made her statement on the Federal Newswire China Desk podcast.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 1, 2024
Vanda Felbab-Brown, Diana Paz García, and Vibha Bajji have penned a commentary, published by the Brookings Institute, that delves into the intricate world of Chinese crime and geopolitics. The authors assert that the global expansion and multifaceted activities of Chinese criminal networks, including their alleged involvement in drug trafficking and cybercrime, necessitate heightened U.S. intelligence and law enforcement measures.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 31, 2024
Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party and Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.) from the House Energy and Commerce Committee are urging for the blacklisting of certain Chinese companies. These companies, reportedly linked to the Chinese military, are intended to be utilized by Ford in its forthcoming factory with Chinese battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology, Co. Limited (CATL).
By Federal Newswire | Jan 31, 2024
U.S. Representative Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-Mo.), in his initial comments at a hearing on enhancing sanctions against the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), highlighted the CCP's targeting of U.S. businesses and emphasized the national security threats posed by the CCP through economic means. Luetkemeyer is the chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions.
