TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew recently faced a barrage of questioning from lawmakers on Capitol Hill regarding the safety, privacy, and security threat of the Chinese Communist Party-controlled app. There are reportedly 150 million TikTok users in the United States. Should the CCP have a direct line to influencing the minds and behavior of 45…
TikTok: Should the CCP-Controlled App Track and Influence Millions of Americans?
Capitol Report: Biden Says He Will Sign Bill to End COVID Emergency; Bipartisan Energy Bill Makes Way Through House
President Joe Biden is not planning to veto a GOP-led bill to end the COVID emergency. What does the White House say as some Democrats voice frustration over the reversal? Nine soldiers were killed in a helicopter accident in Kentucky Wednesday night. A bipartisan effort passed a key bill on American energy production. House Speaker…
US to Prioritize Regional Partners in Asia Over Communication with China: WH Official
The Biden administration is seeking to defend the rules-based international order in Asia by working closely with regional allies and partners rather than prioritizing communication with China, an administration official said. The United States will work with partners to shape the operating environment of the Indo-Pacific, according to National Security Council Coordinator for Indo-Pacific Affairs…
Foreign Companies in China Face Increasing Obstacles
Commentary Twelve years ago, China was one of the fastest-rising economies. Beijing welcomed foreigners, and foreign employees were excited to be working there. Now, the country is losing its appeal. Growth is plateauing. COVID-19 recovery is slowing the economy. And a lot of the foreigners and companies that left because of the lockdowns are not…
China Willing to ‘Strengthen’ Military Cooperation With Russia, Defense Ministry Says
The Chinese military will work jointly with the Russian military to pursue international security objectives and promote a shared vision for a new world order, according to China’s defense ministry. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is willing to work with Vladimir Putin’s Russia to implement global security initiatives, said Tan Kefei, a spokesperson for the…
UK Hong Kong Summit Urges to Demolish CCP’s Legitimacy
Over 150 Hongkongers from sixty organizations attended the UK-Hong Kong Summit 2023, from March 25 to March 27, to discuss the future of Hongkongers in the United Kingdom. The summit invited British parliamentarians, politicians, Tibetans, and Ukrainian representatives to exchange ideas on British politics, international initiatives, press freedom, and any concerns Hongkongers in England might…
Texas Senators Hear Witness Testimonies on Organ Harvesting in China
The Texas Senate Health and Human Services Committee on Wednesday heard from witnesses who favor proposed legislation that would prohibit health benefit plans from paying for vital organs originating in China, where forced organ harvesting occurs. “Senate Bill 1040 is intended to combat the horrific practice of forced organ harvesting,” said Republican state Sen. Lois Kolkhorst,…
Texas Senators Hear Witness Testimonies on Forced Organ Harvesting in China
The Texas Senate Health and Human Services Committee on Wednesday heard from witnesses who favor proposed legislation that would prohibit health benefit plans from paying for vital organs originating in China, where forced organ harvesting occurs. “Senate Bill 1040 is intended to combat the horrific practice of forced organ harvesting,” said Republican state Sen. Lois Kolkhorst,…
Chinese Ambassador Accuses the US of Being a Failing Democracy
The Chinese ambassador to New Zealand, Wang Xiaolong, has sent a letter full of criticism of the U.S.-led democratic world to New Zealand MPs while claiming that China had a different system of democracy. Wang accused the United States of having a sense of superiority and spreading “false” narratives of democracy versus authoritarianism. He claimed…
Richard Gere and House Reps Condemn Human Rights Abuses in Tibet
On a sunny afternoon in Washington, Richard Gere stood on Capitol Hill with members of Congress and a group of supporters to advocate for Tibet, a cause the actor has championed for decades. Gere, who is also chairman of the board of the International Campaign for Tibet, spoke passionately about Tibet’s current state of affairs…
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