Washington, July 28 (IANS) A Republican senator has called for greater scrutiny of Chinese investment in American universities, warning that undisclosed financial ties with sanctioned entities could undermine US innovation and national security.Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas made the request in a letter to Education Secretary Linda McMahon on Monday. He said millions of dollars in transactions involving Chinese entities may not have been reported because they fell below the federal disclosure th…
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Washington, July 17 (IANS) US lawmakers and state security officials warned that China is increasingly using espionage, cyber intrusions, influence operations and economic leverage to target US states and critical infrastructure, telling a House Intelligence Committee hearing that local governments have become central to America’s counterintelligence effort.Members of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and witnesses representing state fusion centres and legislatures said foreig…
Washington, July 14 (IANS) A coalition of more than 40 US lawmakers has urged the Trump administration to withdraw a proposed federal grant regulation, warning that it would inject politics into scientific funding decisions, weaken American innovation and undermine the country’s ability to compete with rivals such as China.In a letter to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought, the lawmakers from California, led by Senator Adam Schiff, Representatives Zoe Lofgren and Salud …
Washington, July 2 (IANS) A bipartisan group of senior US lawmakers has sharply criticised China’s newly enacted Ethnic Unity and Progress Law, saying it would further erode the rights of ethnic and religious minorities while expanding Beijing’s ability to target critics beyond its borders.The statement was led by Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Jim Risch and Ranking Member Jeanne Shaheen, along with Senators John Curtis, Jeff Merkley, Jacky Rosen, Ted Budd, Tim Kaine, Tammy Duckwort…
Washington, June 27 (IANS) US lawmakers have warned that China is intensifying efforts to acquire American artificial intelligence technology and other advanced innovations through economic espionage, cyber operations and commercial investments, describing the campaign as a growing threat to both national security and global technological leadership. The warning came during a hearing of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, where former Acting Director of the Defence Intelli…
Washington, June 11 (IANS) Republican lawmakers and expert witnesses told a congressional hearing that Chinese money laundering networks have become key financial partners for Mexican drug cartels, helping move billions of dollars in illicit proceeds through the global financial system and complicating US efforts to combat fentanyl trafficking. The issue was examined this week by the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, which focused on how Chinese money launder…
Washington, May 23 (IANS) A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has urged the Trump administration to retain the existing visa framework for international students and scholars, warning that proposed restrictions could damage America’s technological edge, economic competitiveness and research leadership.In a letter sent to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought, four members of Congress cautioned against replacing the current “Durat…
Washington, May 9 (IANS) Although Pakistan has gained temporary geopolitical relevance, concerns persist in the United States over its credibility as a long-term investment destination or trading partner, a report said on Saturday. According to a report in the American magazine ‘The National Interest’, the mineral-rich Balochistan province of Pakistan remains mired in insurgency, with militant groups frequently attacking infrastructure and foreign-supported projects. The fragile security …
Washington, April 30 (IANS) China’s growing influence at the United Nations drew sharp warnings from US lawmakers on Wednesday, as they expressed concerns that Beijing is expanding its reach across the global body while Washington debates pulling back.Members of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Intelligence said China is steadily increasing its presence through staffing, funding and diplomatic outreach, raising fears about its ability to shape decisions inside the UN sys…
Washington, April 29 (IANS) The United States’ cyber and special operations forces are now at the core of modern warfare, lawmakers and military leaders said, warning that threats are “immediate, persistent” and escalating as Washington remains engaged in a widening conflict with Iran.Opening a Senate hearing on the posture of US Special Operations Command and Cyber Command, Senator Roger Wicker said recent missions had marked “a watershed moment for American military power,” noting th…