Category: CCP

Rep. Smith Introduces Bill to End China’s Trade Status as Punishment for Its Rights Abuses

Rep. Chris Smith (R-N.J.) has introduced legislation that would strip Beijing of its trade privileges with the United States, a measure meant to punish the communist regime for its “heinous human rights atrocities.” The bill, H.R. 7193, introduced on March 22 would remove China’s permanent normal trade relations (PNTR) status, and “relink” Beijing’s trade status with the…


French Politician Has ‘Extensive Links’ With CCP Influence Agencies, Report Says

A member of French Parliament Buon Tan has maintained “extensive links” to the Chinese Communist Party’s influence agencies, a recent report by Czech-based think tank Sinopsis detailed. The report found that Tan, who is a member of the ruling La République en Marche (LREM) party, has links to six organizations managed by the Chinese Communist…


Inside the CCP’s Campaign to Spy on Americans

An Army veteran running for Congress, an Olympic figure skater, and a pro-democracy activist were among those targeted in an alleged plot by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to harass, intimidate, and spy on ethnic Chinese dissidents in America. Federal prosecutors unsealed charges against five men in three separate cases on March 16, whom they…


Fallout From London Nickel Trading Fiasco Will Be Extensive, Expert Says

The London Metal Exchange’s (LME) extraordinary decision on March 8 to halt nickel trading after a short squeeze triggered by a Chinese metal tycoon’s large short position sent commodity prices skyrocketing to more than $100,000 a ton will have far-reaching ramifications for Chinese firms in global markets That’s according to Christopher Balding, an economist and analyst…


China’s Influence in Latin America Explained by Joseph Humire

America’s backyard is under assault. China seeks to loop around and set up shop in Latin America. How do we preserve freedom and order in the region, as countries south of us join China’s Belt and Road project? Meanwhile, dwindling recognition for Taiwan and potential dual-use facilities raise questions about the United State’s lack of…


US Imposes Travel Bans on Chinese Officials Involved in Persecution of Religious and Dissident Groups

The United States on March 21 announced the imposing of visa restrictions on Chinese officials responsible for “repressive acts” against ethnic and religious minorities inside China and abroad, including the United States. The restrictions would bar Chinese officials involved in the persecution of various victim groups from traveling to the United States. “The United States…


Capitol Report (March 18): U.S. Targets Russia-China

Leaders of the world’s largest economies talked for two hours Friday. What did they say? And what opportunities and dangers does it create amid war in Ukraine? Following President Joe Biden’s phone call with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, we get a reaction from lawmakers on the threat China poses and reaction to the Chinese Communist…


Why the World Should Worry About China Taking Taiwan; Will Xi Follow Putin’s Lead?

It wasn’t so long ago that communist China was offering Taiwan Hong Kong as the example of how ‘great things could be if it submitted to its autocratic control. “Well, you can’t really use that argument anymore. They’ve destroyed Hong Kong,” says China economist and author of “Beyond the Belt and Road: China’s Global Expansion.”…


How China Can Capitalize on the US Patent System to Advance Its Advantage on Inventions

In the US-China Competition, small holes need to be filled. That’s because the Chinese Communist Party will take every advantage to subvert the United States. The US Patent system could be a loophole used by the Chinese regime. As it is being argued by Randy Landreneau, the President of US Inventors. I got to ask…


US Cannot Trust China Amid Ukraine Crisis: Rep. Steve Chabot

Russia’s reported request to China for support in its invasion of Ukraine is a sign that “Russia is in trouble, Putin is having a hard time,” Rep. Steve Chabot (R-Ohio) told Epoch Times affiliate NTD in an interview on March 17. It is not surprising that the Russian leader would turn to China for military…