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By Federal Newswire | Dec 7, 2023
Drew Horn, the CEO of GreenMet, an organization that addresses vulnerabilities in critical mineral supply chains, told Federal Newswire that the Treasury Department's guidance for electric vehicles (EV) could enable foreign entities of concern (FEOC) to benefit from American taxpayer funds. Horn urged the Department of Energy to work with partners to enhance critical mineral traceability in order to prevent adversarial nations such as China from exploiting American consumers and taxpayers.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 5, 2023
Experts from the Center for a New American Security (CNAS), Bill Drexel and Hannah Kelley, have suggested that while Western nations focus on regulatory initiatives for artificial intelligence (AI), China is actively building its own AI infrastructure on a global scale. This strategy could potentially lead to Chinese-built AI systems dominating the future, thereby rendering Western agreements obsolete. The insights from Drexel and Kelley were published in Politico Magazine on Nov. 30.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 5, 2023
Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Chairman of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), has voiced his apprehension about the social media platform TikTok being a news source for Americans.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 5, 2023
Jacob Feldgoise and Hanna Dohmen are data research analysts at the Georgetown Center for Security and Emerging Technology.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 4, 2023
John P. Walters, President and CEO of the Hudson Institute, alongside Senior Fellow Tod Lindberg, have expressed concerns about the efficacy of the recent agreement between the Biden Administration and China to combat the fentanyl overdose epidemic. In their commentary piece released on November 29, they argue that this effort will prove insufficient due to the extensive opioid crisis and China's purportedly deceptive strategy to weaken the United States.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 1, 2023
The House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) convened a hearing entitled "Discourse Power: The CCP's Strategy to Shape the Global Information Space" on November 30. This session included witnesses such as John Garnaut, senior fellow with the Australian Strategic Policy Institute and founder of Garnaut Global; Dr. Miles Yu, senior fellow and director of the China Center at the Hudson Institute; and Yaqiu Wang, Research Director for China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan at Freedom House.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 1, 2023
Drew Horn, the founder, president, and CEO of GreenMet, an organization that addresses vulnerabilities in the critical mineral supply chain, warned during a Congressional hearing that the U.S. critical supply chain is heavily reliant on adversarial nations, posing a threat to U.S. national security. The hearing was held on November 30 and focused on "The Role of Federal Research in Establishing a Robust U.S. Supply Chain of Critical Minerals and Materials."
By Federal Newswire | Nov 30, 2023
The House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has called for an investigation of Autel Robotics, a drone company suspected of having ties to the People's Liberation Army (PLA). The Committee is expressing concerns about potential risks to national security that could stem from this relationship.
By Federal Newswire | Nov 30, 2023
Shein, the China-based firm, has submitted its Initial Public Offering (IPO) application in the United States amidst an ongoing investigation by the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). This move comes as part of Shein's effort to become a publicly traded company.
By Federal Newswire | Nov 30, 2023
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has written letters to both the House and Senate Armed Services Committees, advocating for the implementation of stricter restrictions on outbound investments by 2024 to protect national security interests. This comes amid increasing concerns over the national security threats posed by foreign adversaries, particularly China.
By Federal Newswire | Nov 30, 2023
Dr. James Lewis, Senior Vice President and Director of the Strategic Technologies Program at the Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS), testified before the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday, November 29. He expressed concern over China's role in cybersecurity and software supply chains, drawing attention to their cyber espionage activities and the implications they have for global affairs.
By Federal Newswire | Nov 29, 2023
In exchange for China's assistance in preventing the export of fentanyl-precursor chemicals to the United States, the Biden Administration lifts sanctions on China's Institute for Forensic Science. This measure by the U.S. administration signifies a significant shift in international policy towards the illicit drug issue.
By Federal Newswire | Nov 28, 2023
The House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has released the findings of its inquiry into the illicit secret laboratory owned by Chinese entities in California. The detailed investigation that began earlier this year has finally concluded, bringing to light startling revelations about the lab's operations and its potential threats.
By Federal Newswire | Nov 28, 2023
Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wisconsin), Chairman of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, remarks on Ford's decision to maintain their agreement with the CCP-affiliated battery company Contemporary Amperex Technology, Co. Limited (CATL). This decision comes amidst concerns over possible forced labor involvement and challenges facing the electric vehicle industry.
By Federal Newswire | Nov 28, 2023
U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.), chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), and Ranking Member U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.), released a memo concerning China's influence operations known as "united front work". The memo was announced in a press release on Nov. 7 and details what "united front work" is and why it is important to the American people.
By Federal Newswire | Nov 27, 2023
A report by Oliver McPherson-Smith at the America First Policy Institute accuses the Chinese Communist Party of conducting a genocide involving forced labor in the manufacturing of solar power components, and due to the World Bank's limited oversight, rigorous supervision is crucial to prevent U.S. taxpayer funds from supporting such products. McPherson-Smith, the director of the Center for Energy & Environment, released his report on Nov. 20.
By Federal Newswire | Nov 27, 2023
Nicholas J. Lardy announced President Xi Jinping's recent assurances to U.S. CEOs conflicts with new data, revealing that, for the first time, foreign firms in China are net sellers of existing investments, exceeding $100 billion in outflows during Q1-Q3 2023, driven by United States-China tensions and Beijing's regulatory measures. This unprecedented change is a consequence of increasing geopolitical tension and regulatory pressures within China's economic environment. Lardy is a non-resident senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE).
By Federal Newswire | Nov 21, 2023
Ten Catholic bishops recently called for the release of Jimmy Lai, the former owner of Apple Daily newspaper in Hong Kong who has been in solitary confinement for over 1,000 days. This plea was made public on Nov. 1.
By Federal Newswire | Nov 21, 2023
Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Chairman Mike Gallagher and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi wrote a letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook inquiring if the cancellation of Jon Stewart's show was influenced by CCP coercion. This move comes amidst growing concerns over possible CCP interference in U.S content production.
By Federal Newswire | Nov 21, 2023
The Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) wrote to leaders in Congress requesting more resources for countering the CCP after Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) falls short. This move comes in response to growing concerns about China's increasing economic influence in the Indo-Pacific region.
