The Senate on Thursday unanimously passed legislation imposing sanctions on banks doing business with Chinese officials involved in the implementation of Beijing’s new draconian national security law on Hong Kong. The bill, which is now headed to the White House for President Donald Trump’s signature, would authorize sanctions on foreign individuals who are on an […]
Senators Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Grant Refugee Status to Hong Kong Residents at Risk of Persecution…
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators launched a bill on June 30 to grant refugee status to Hong Kong residents at risk of persecution by Beijing’s new national security law for participating in protests. The legislation, named the “Hong Kong Safe Harbor Act,” was introduced Tuesday just hours after Hong Kong published the text of […]
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross Discusses China and Hong Kong – Companies Likely to Leave Hong Kong…
During an interview with Fox Business’ Maria Bartiromo, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross notes that companies with headquarters in Hong Kong are likely to rethink those offices with China now taking control under Beijing’s sweeping new security law. This is a significant statement and underpins the U.S. strategy that is dismantling the Chinese influence on global […]
U.S. Officially Revokes Hong Kong’s Special Status…
While it was just a formality at this point, after the US revealed several weeks ago that it would strip Hong Kong of its special trade now that China’s is set to impose its new security law as soon as tomorrow, moments ago US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, issued a statement advising China that Hong […]
First Arrests Made Under New Hong Kong “National Security” Law As Thousands Flood the Streets in Protest…
At least two people were arrested Wednesday as Hong Kong protesters, undaunted by the new penalties they might face, clashed with police, with some proudly carrying the flag of Hong Kong independence despite the tremendous personal risks: Under the new security law, brandishing pro-independence material could lead to arrest and prosecution with stiff prison sentences. […]
FCC Blocks Huawei, ZTE From Lucrative American Markets…
In a move that will essentially cut Huawei off from a critical US market: the smaller, more rural-focused telecoms providers who rely on cheap Huawei components to maintain its wireless infrastructure. According to Bloomberg, the FCC has designated Huawei and ZTE, two Chinese telecoms giants, as national security threats. The renewed pressure on both Huawei […]
How Much of the United States Does Communist China Really Own?…
The coronavirus pandemic may have shed light on China’s influence in America over the supply chain, including life-saving medicines, technology and equipment. But some analysts believe the ongoing crisis lays bare the inroads China has made on U.S. soil. The American Security Institute recently released a report and launched a campaign, featuring a billboard in […]
Yet Another Chinese Researcher Convicted of Spying on American Companies…
A Chinese citizen that completed a portion of a doctoral program at an unnamed Californa university was convicted of stealing American trade secrets on Friday. The DOJ charged the man with conspiring to steal trade secrets from multiple American companies and hand them over “for the benefit of the Chinese government.” According to a press […]
TikTok is Controlled By the Chinese Communist Party – Delete It…
One of the side effects of the coronavirus pandemic has been a multitude of viral videos showing hospital nurses singing and dancing. For some, these “TikTok nurses” have brought joy in dark times, while others say that these videos are demeaning to the medical profession. Lost in the discussion, however, is the dark side of […]
Beijing Says Hong Kong Security Law a ‘Sword’ Over Lawbreakers Head…
The new Hong Kong security law will be a “sword” hanging over the heads of those who endanger national security, with Beijing and city authorities working together to enforce it, China said Tuesday. Official news agency Xinhua said President Xi Jinping signed the law into effect after all 163 members of China’s top lawmaking body […]
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