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New report finds Chinese Communist Party allows, subsidizes manufacturing and export of fentanyl precursors
By Federal Newswire | Apr 19, 2024
The House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party (Select Committee) has scrutinized the role of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in the fentanyl crisis. The committee concluded that the CCP not only permits but also subsidizes the production and export of fentanyl precursors. These findings were released in a report titled "The CCP's Role in the Fentanyl Crisis," on April 16.
Former Attorney General Barr: CCP is 'knee deep in actively sponsoring, encouraging, and facilitating the production and export of fentanyl'
By Federal Newswire | Apr 19, 2024
Former Attorney General William Barr has accused the People's Republic of China (PRC) and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) of actively sponsoring, encouraging, and facilitating the fentanyl crisis in the United States. Barr presented his testimony during a Congressional hearing on fentanyl, organized by the House Select Committee on the CCP on April 16.
COMMITTEE REPORT: American Financial Institutions Funneled Billions into PRC Companies Fueling the CCP's Military, Surveillance State, and Uyghur Genocide
By Federal Newswire | Apr 18, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Chairman Mike Gallagher and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) have revealed the alarming findings of their bipartisan investigation into American financial institutions' involvement with People’s Republic of China (PRC) companies. The investigation focused on the world’s foremost index provider, MSCI, and the world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock, along with a broader examination of the U.S. financial industry.According to...
Gallagher, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Sanction Chinese Firms Supporting Putin's War in Ukraine
By Federal Newswire | Apr 17, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and a group of bipartisan colleagues have put forth a new bill aimed at sanctioning Chinese firms that support Russia's actions in Ukraine. The legislation, named the NO LIMITS Act, seeks to hold accountable those providing material support to Russia's military efforts.Chairman Gallagher emphasized the necessity of imposing sanctions on Chinese firms aiding Russia, stating, "For years, the Chinese Communist Party has provided Russia with lethal aid to prop up Putin's war of aggression against Ukraine and advance the...
Lawmakers Urge State Department to Combat Chinese Forced Labor Globally
By Federal Newswire | Apr 17, 2024
Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) 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 urged the State Department to increase diplomacy to combat Chinese forced labor globally, especially towards the European Union.In a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, the lawmakers expressed their concerns about goods made by Uyghur forced labor flooding into Europe and the United Kingdom. They emphasized the importance of working with allies and partners to ensure...
China Center Director: ‘Taiwan did get a lot of attention’ from other nations after the earthquake
By Federal Newswire | Apr 16, 2024
Hudson Institute China Center Director Miles Yu said Taiwan received "a lot of attention" from nations like Japan after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake devastated the country.
The Evolution of National Security Strategy: Perspectives on Chinese Influence from Nadia Schadlow
By Federal Newswire | Apr 16, 2024
Nadia Schadlow is a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute and co-chair of the Hamilton Commission on Securing America's National Security Innovation Base. She served as U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor for strategy and as an appointee to the National Security Council.
Select Committee Unveils Findings into CCP's Role in American Fentanyl Epidemic - REPORT & HEARING
By Federal Newswire | Apr 16, 2024
In a recent report unveiled by the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, it was stated that "the fentanyl crisis is one of the most horrific disasters that America has ever faced." The Committee attributed the fentanyl epidemic to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), labeling it as "the ultimate geographic source of the fentanyl crisis."The investigation conducted by the Select Committee revealed alarming findings regarding the CCP's involvement in the illicit fentanyl trade. The report highlighted that the...
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi: 'It's critical that the Chinese Communist Party end its aggression against its neighbors'
By Federal Newswire | Apr 15, 2024
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi said it is 'critical that the Chinese Communist Party end its aggression against its neighbors' and security be ensured in the Indo-Pacific region.
House Select Committee on the CCP to hold hearing on China’s involvement with fentanyl
By Federal Newswire | Apr 15, 2024
The House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party will hold a hearing on April 16 regarding the role of China in the fentanyl crisis.
China Center Director: 'China’s bullying of the Philippines' did not stop US presence in South China Sea
By Federal Newswire | Apr 15, 2024
Hudson Institute China Center Director Miles Yu said the U.S., Japan, and Australia have allied with the Phillippines and conducted joint naval exercises despite "China’s bullying of the Philippines."
Rep. Luetkemeyer: A Chinese invasion of Taiwan would 'enact massive financial sanctions and major trade restrictions' impacting the US
By Federal Newswire | Apr 13, 2024
Chairman Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-Mo) said a Chinese invasion of Taiwan would result in the U.S. having to "enact massive financial sanctions and major trade restrictions" which could have severe implications for the United States economy and stock market.
China Center Director: China’s economy is driven by ‘what the Chinese Communist Party wants’
By Federal Newswire | Apr 12, 2024
Hudson Institute China Center Director Miles Yu said the economy in China is not driven by normal market factors, but is based on "what the Chinese Communist Party wants."
China Center Director: 'There is always a hypocritical side of China’s claim for peaceful coexistence'
By Federal Newswire | Apr 11, 2024
Hudson Institute China Center Director Miles Yu said "there is always a hypocritical side" with each of China's claims for peace and relationships with neighbors.
Gallagher, Krishnamoorthi Urge Blinken, Buttigieg to Proceed with Caution on New Flights Between US and PRC
By Federal Newswire | Apr 11, 2024
Chairman Mike Gallagher and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi of the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party have urged Secretary Antony Blinken and Secretary Pete Buttigieg to exercise caution when considering new flights between the United States and China. In a letter addressed to the officials, the lawmakers highlighted concerns regarding unfair market practices and security issues.The lawmakers expressed their concerns about the PRC's failure to adhere to existing bilateral aviation agreements, stating...
Former Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff: Russia and China 'developing weapons to target the US homeland in an effort to strong-arm Washington into pulling back support for its allies'
By Federal Newswire | Apr 10, 2024
Rebeccah L. Heinrichs, Senior Fellow, and John Hyten, Former Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, at the Hudson Institute, stated that Russia and China are "thwarting US strategy" by "developing weapons to target the US homeland." They made this assertion in a commentary published for the Hudson Institute on April 4th.
Founder of Polaris National Security: 'It’s time to bring back a policy of reciprocity' to prevent data mining by China
By Federal Newswire | Apr 9, 2024
Morgan Ortagus, founder of Polaris National Security and former State Department spokesperson, has suggested that the U.S. should develop a policy of "reciprocity" towards China. She highlighted that China has banned the version of TikTok used by Americans. This statement was made in a post on March 29.
Dr. Vanda Felbab-Brown: ‘Chinese brokers knowingly sell chemicals to Mexican criminal groups for the production of fentanyl’
By Federal Newswire | Apr 8, 2024
Dr. Vanda Felbab-Brown, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institute, has highlighted China's direct involvement in fentanyl production in Mexico. During the hearing "Strengthening International Cooperation to Stop the Flow of Fentanyl into the United States" on March 15, she elaborated on China’s role in this crisis.
Dr. George Calhoun on companies economic ties with China: 'The decoupling is underway big-time'
By Federal Newswire | Apr 8, 2024
Dr. George Calhoun, Professor and Director of the Hamlin Financial Systems Center at the Stevens Institute of Technology, stated that American companies, including Apple and Vanguard, have initiated a process of "decoupling" from China. These comments were made during his appearance on the China Desk Podcast for the Federal Newswire on March 29.
Chair of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom: 'more than three years into its passage, the UFLPA is more a story of a missed opportunity'
By Federal Newswire | Apr 4, 2024
Nury A. Turkel, Chair of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, has expressed disappointment over the lack of enforcement of the Uyghur Forced Labor Protection Act (UFLPA). He describes it as a "story of a missed opportunity" in relation to the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) abuse of Uyghurs in China. Turkel voiced his concerns on March 21 in an article for Real Clear Politics.
