Legislation in Texas that would ban citizens and entities from China and three other countries from buying property in the state has been softened in response to opposition from critics and some state Democrats. Senate Bill 147 (pdf), authored by Republican state Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, would ban citizens, companies, and government entities from China, Iran,…
Texas Proposal to Ban Chinese Land Purchases Softened Amid Criticism
House Republicans Introduce Bill to Combat Foreign Espionage, Influence on College Campuses
As threats from foreign influences in the U.S. educational system have started to receive national attention, two U.S. representatives introduced a House bill last week that would counter espionage and influence campaigns on American colleges and universities by foreign entities such as the Chinese Communist Party. Rep. Michelle Steel (R-Calif.), announced the Stop Higher Education…
BC Councillor Attends Lunar New Year Party Alongside Donor to Chinese Military
A Richmond, B.C., city councillor recently attended a Chinese Lunar New Year house party also attended by a Chinese association’s senior member who is a prominent donor-supporter of the Chinese military. A video of the party was reportedly published to Liberal MP Joyce Murray’s WeChat account on Jan. 23, according to Richmond News, which posted a…
Groups Gather in Los Angeles to Support House Committee’s Efforts at Countering CCP’s Overseas Aggression
Several groups in Los Angeles gathered in front of the Chinese Consulate on Feb. 25 to condemn the Chinese communist regime’s transnational violations. The event was held in tandem with one in New York City held by members of the U.S. House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) on the same day. In…
‘Ridiculous’ to Link Foreign Interference Concerns to Racism, Says Bloc Leader
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet called on March 1 for an independent public inquiry into Beijing foreign interference and said it’s outlandish to equate concerns about the issue with racism. Blanchet said he found the reasoning of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on racism to be “ridiculous” and noted the government has the duty to protect…
New Bill Would Sanction Chinese Regime for Fentanyl Crisis
Rep. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced legislation on Feb. 24 to block the flow from China of precursor drugs made into deadly fentanyl that ends up in the United States. “The Stop CCP Fentanyl Act” imposes sanctions on Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Chairman Xi Jinping and CCP senior officials. It also includes a recourse for the…
LIVE 7 AM ET: NTD Good Morning (Mar. 1): Fiery Train Collision in Greece Kills At Least 36, Injures 85; New House Committee on CCP Debuts
Two trains collided in central Greece. One freight train and a passenger train carrying more than 300 people. At least 36 perished, and over 80 were injured. Threats posed to the free world from the Chinese Communist Party. What can be done about it? A select House Subcommittee sat down on Feb. 28 for the…
NTD Good Morning (Mar. 1): Fiery Train Collision in Greece Kills At Least 36, Injures 85; New House Committee on CCP Debuts
Two trains collided in central Greece. One freight train and a passenger train carrying more than 300 people. At least 36 perished, and over 80 were injured. Threats posed to the free world from the Chinese Communist Party. What can be done about it? A select House Subcommittee sat down on Feb. 28 for the…
Members of House Select Committee on the CCP Hold Event Honoring Hong Kong 47
U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.), Chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, and other members of the Select Committee host an event at 3:00 p.m. ET on Feb. 28 to mark the anniversary of the Hong Kong 47 incident. In February 2021, 54 activists, former legislators, social workers, and academics were…
LIVE NOW: US Sending Troops to Taiwan; Global Alliances Form Over US and Ukraine
The United States will be sending 100 to 200 troops to Taiwan, which would increase U.S. troop presence on the island nation by close to four times. While the initial increase is relatively small compared to the 20,000 U.S. troops now being stationed in Europe, the increase marks a new step in potential commitment to…
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