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US lawmakers to meet with Taiwan’s Tsai, Tim Cook, Bob Iger

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers is taking their concerns about China to California next week where they plan to meet with top technology and entertainment executives, as well as with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen.

Tribune News Service · Apr 1, 2023

House China panel turns focus to plight of Uyghurs

Two women who experienced life in Chinese “re-education” camps for Uyghurs will be among the witnesses as a special House committee focused on countering China shines a light on human rights abuses in the country

The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2023

U.S. House panel on China highlights abuse of Uyghurs in second hearing

A new U.S. congressional committee on China held its second hearing on Thursday, highlighting what Washington says is an ongoing genocide against Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities in China's Xinjiang region.

Reuters · Mar 23, 2023

A more hawkish China policy? 5 takeaways from House committee's inaugural hearing on confronting Beijing

In a rare show of bipartisanship, Republican and Democratic House members put on a united front as they probed how to respond to the perceived growing threat of China.

The Conversation · Mar 1, 2023

China is buying up more U.S. farmland. Some lawmakers consider that a security threat

Lawmakers at Tuesday's hearing on U.S.-China competition discussed a range of threats, including China's foreign farmland holdings. A South Dakota congressman argues even a small amount is concerning.

WEKU · Mar 1, 2023

China rips new US House committee on countering Beijing

China has lashed out at a new U_S_ House committee dedicated to countering Beijing, demanding its members “discard their ideological bias and zero-sum Cold War mentality.”

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023

‘Time is not on our side’: Congress panel says tackling China defines next century

‘We do not want a war within the PRC, a clash of civilizations’, says ranking Democrat as new committee holds first hearing

The Guardian - US · Mar 1, 2023

Ahead of China hearing, lawmakers share 'next steps' the U.S. can take for Uyghurs

Reps. Mike Gallagher and Raja Krishnamoorthi, leaders of the House select committee focused on the threat of China, say raising awareness of human rights abuses is a crucial first step.

WEKU · Feb 28, 2023

Congress zeroes in on China — as economic and security threats loom

The new House select committee looking at the strategic relationship between the U.S. and China holds its first hearing Tuesday night. Lawmakers from both parties are teaming up on bills as well.

WEKU · Feb 28, 2023

New China committee debuts with eye on major policy shifts

A special House committee dedicated to countering China is set to make its debut in prime time on Tuesday

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2023