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By Federal Newswire | Jan 10, 2024
Members of the Congressional Taiwan Caucus have introduced a resolution expressing their support for Taiwan ahead of its forthcoming election. The resolution, unveiled on January 10, commends Taiwan's democratic practices.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 10, 2024
Representative Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.), chairman of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), has urged for an inquiry into Group 42 Holdings (G42) over its purported ties to the People's Republic of China (PRC). Gallagher recently dispatched a letter to Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, expressing his apprehensions.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 9, 2024
Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.), Chairman of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) have voiced concerns over the United States' potential dependence on foundational semiconductors from the People's Republic of China (PRC). The lawmakers are urging action to thwart China's dominance in the semiconductor industry.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 9, 2024
Dmitri Alperovitch is the co-founder and chairman of Silverado Policy Accelerator.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 7, 2024
The Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has called for the blacklisting of Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global supplier of Chinese cellular modules, Wi-Fi modules, and other technologies. The request arises from suspicions of Quectel's links to the Chinese military.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 5, 2024
Representative Mark Green (R-Tenn.) underscored the importance of countering China's assertiveness, especially in light of President Xi Jinping's recent declaration of his intention to reclaim Taiwan. This announcement was made during Xi's New Year's address earlier this week.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 5, 2024
The RAND Corporation, in a recently published commentary, urged the U.S. military to bolster its defenses in the Arctic regions. This call to action follows increasing Chinese activity in the Arctic area.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 4, 2024
Dr. Anders Corr, Ph.D, publisher of the Journal of Political Risk, advocates for the United States to hold China accountable through tariffs due to intellectual property (IP) theft and other economic aggressions.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 3, 2024
Representative Michelle Steel (R-Calif.) has expressed concern over American educational institutions hosting Chinese official Huang Ping, who is known for his affiliation and support of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). This criticism comes in the wake of reports that Huang has been visiting universities across the United States with an aim to fortify U.S.-China relations.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 3, 2024
Chad P. Bown, a Reginald Jones Senior Fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE), has published a research paper arguing that China's shift towards increased state intervention in its economy presents significant challenges for global trade. The paper highlights concerns over industrial policies in shipbuilding and electric vehicle batteries, questioning the effectiveness of the World Trade Organization's (WTO) dispute resolution mechanism and underscoring the need for research to guide rule adaptation and cooperation. The paper was released by PIIE...
By Federal Newswire | Jan 2, 2024
Dr. Anders Corr is the publisher of the Journal of Political Risk. He is the author of “The Concentration of Power: Institutionalization, Hierarchy, and Hegemony,” “No Trespassing! Squatting, Rent Strikes, and Land Struggles Worldwide,” and “Great Power, Grand Strategies: The New Game in the South China Sea.”
By Federal Newswire | Dec 29, 2023
GreenMet, a U.S. company, has announced that it supports the development of cleaner methods for refining and processing minerals domestically. This comes as an alternative to relying on China, especially in light of China's recent ban on technologies related to rare earth refining.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 27, 2023
A recent article by the Carnegie Endowment reveals that a select group of African nations is receiving the majority of energy financing, leaving the rest of the continent struggling to meet their energy objectives. This disparity is attributed to a small consortium of financiers, spearheaded by China, whose individual interests dictate the direction of most energy financing allocated to Africa.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 22, 2023
U.S. Rep. Blake Moore (R-Utah) recently introduced a bill aimed at safeguarding crucial mining and mineral refining activities in the United States from potential adverse impacts of the Biden administration's policies. According to a press release from Moore, without this legislative intervention, the U.S. risks falling further behind China's current dominance in the critical mineral market.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 21, 2023
Chairman of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.), has discussed evidence suggesting that the United States may possess information indicating TikTok as a national security concern. This comes amidst ongoing investigations into the social media platform.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 21, 2023
U.S. Representative Rob Wittman (R-Va.) recently addressed the aggression of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) at the U.S. Naval Institute Defense Forum. He emphasized the necessity for the U.S. to augment its Navy and Marine Corps capabilities to counteract this aggression in the Indo-Pacific region. The forum, which focused on national security, took place earlier this month.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 21, 2023
Chairman Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) and Ranking Member Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), in conjunction with the chairs of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China, Rep. Christopher Smith (R-N.J.) and Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), have called for sanctions to be imposed on officials responsible for the CCP's placement of bounties on five individuals. The request was directed to United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 20, 2023
The Chairman of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), Representative Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.), has submitted defense recommendations to the Pentagon, in response to potential threats posed by China to Taiwan. The recommendations follow war games conducted by the Select Committee, which simulated a hypothetical 2027 invasion of Taiwan by the CCP and highlighted potential gaps in U.S. preparedness.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 20, 2023
The office of Governor Sarah Sanders (R-Arkansas) is currently conducting an investigation into the potential violation of state law by two Arkansas-based companies, alleged to have affiliations with China. Last week, Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward raised his concerns in a letter addressed to Attorney General Tim Griffin (R-Arkansas), calling for investigations into these companies.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 18, 2023
The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) has issued a warning that the United States and other G7 economies are rapidly losing ground to China in key industries. This information, according to ITIF's President Robert Atkinson, is based on data from the Institute's Hamilton Index.
