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Taiwan is advancing its defense strategy with the establishment of a Whole-of-Society Defense Resilience Committee, announced by President Lai Ching-te in June.

Chinese national faces charges over alleged export scheme involving defense data

A four-count indictment was unsealed today, charging Hang Sun, also known as Cody Sun, with several offenses including conspiracy, wire fraud, smuggling, and violating the Arms Export Control Act.

Lawmakers question Webull's ties to China amid security concerns

Chairman John Moolenaar and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party have raised concerns about Webull's connections to China.

President-elect Trump: 'There is no chance that the BRICS will replace the U.S. Dollar in International Trade'

President-elect Donald Trump announced his intention to impose 100% tariffs on BRICS countries if they continue efforts to create a new currency and move away from the U.S. dollar.

Weekend Interview: The Story of Jimmy Lai, a Billionaire, Dissident, and Champion of Freedom

By Federal Newswire reports | Dec 5, 2024

Mark Clifford, president and board member of the Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong Foundation, is the author of The Troublemaker: How Jimmy Lai Became a Billionaire, Hong Kong's Greatest Dissident, and China's Most Feared Critic.

Congressman calls on commerce secretary to address semiconductor export control concerns

Chairman John Moolenaar has reached out to Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo with concerns over the latest export control rule on advanced semiconductor technology to China.

U.S. lawmaker addresses China's export controls on critical minerals

Chairman John Moolenaar has responded to the recent decision by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to limit exports of gallium, germanium, and antimony to the United States.

House committee examines defense industrial base with expert testimonies

The House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party is conducting a hearing today titled "Rebuilding the Arsenal of Democracy: The Imperative to Strengthen America's Defense Industrial Base and Workforce."

House committee examines challenges facing US defense industrial base

The House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party convened a hearing in Washington, D.C., titled "Rebuilding the Arsenal of Democracy: The Imperative to Strengthen America's Defense Industrial Base and Workforce."

U.S. officials discuss cultural preservation at CECC hearing

Commissioner Uzra Zeya, the Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights, joined several U.S. Representatives at a hearing focused on cultural preservation and historical memory in China.

House passes bill targeting CCP trade crimes

By Federal Newswire | Dec 4, 2024

The House of Representatives has passed the Protecting American Industry from International Trade Crimes Act, introduced by Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA) with support from Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL).

Three Americans released from Chinese prison after wrongful detention

By Federal Newswire | Dec 2, 2024

Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Chair of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China and senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, has issued a statement regarding the release of three American prisoners who were wrongfully detained in...

Committee leaders highlight US defense industry challenges on Fox News

By Federal Newswire | Dec 2, 2024

Chairman John Moolenaar and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi, both from the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, appeared on Fox News' Special Report with Bret Baier last Wednesday.

New report offers recommendations for U.S.-China cooperation in trade, finance, and development

By Federal Newswire | Nov 27, 2024

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) has released a report aimed at offering U.S. policymakers recommendations on fostering cooperation between the United States and China.

Panel to discuss China's economic challenges amid global uncertainties

By Federal Newswire | Nov 26, 2024

The Chinese economy is encountering various challenges, including slowing growth, a struggling property sector, sluggish consumer spending, significant debt in corporate and local government sectors, an aging population, and trade tensions with...

Founder pleads guilty in illegal export case involving Chinese firms

By Federal Newswire | Nov 26, 2024

Richard Shih, the 77-year-old founder and former CEO of a California-based freight forwarding company, has pleaded guilty to conspiring to violate U.S. export laws.

Lawmakers seek Treasury briefing on sanctions evasion via Hong Kong

By Federal Newswire | Nov 25, 2024

Chairman John Moolenaar and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party have reached out to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.

Center for European Studies fellow: China 'betrayed' promise to respect ‘one country, two systems’ in Hong Kong

By Federal Newswire | Nov 25, 2024

Robert Potter, a fellow at Australian National University’s Center for European Studies, expressed concerns about China's potential to betray its promises to Taiwan regarding self-governance.

U.S.-China conflict simulation reveals weaknesses in American defense industry

By Federal Newswire | Nov 22, 2024

Members of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party engaged in a bipartisan simulation led by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) to assess the state of the U.S. Defense Industrial Base.