China Builds Massive Spying Capacity in Africa

State-linked firms have built almost 200 government buildings on the continent

Yuichiro Kakutani
May 26, 2020 5:00 AM

The Chinese government has established an unparalleled spying capacity in Africa by encouraging Chinese companies such as Huawei to construct government buildings across the continent, according to a recent report.

Chinese Embassy In France Tweets and Deletes Anti-Semitic Imagery

Adam Kredo
May 25, 2020 5:00 PM

The Chinese Embassy in France on Sunday tweeted, and then quickly deleted, an anti-Semitic image portraying the United States and Israel as the grim reaper knocking on Hong Kong's door.

GOP Lawmakers Demand FBI Briefing on Chinese Hacking of U.S. Coronavirus Research

Adam Kredo
May 22, 2020 6:00 PM

Republican lawmakers are demanding the FBI and other federal officials provide them with information about recent disclosures that China hacked U.S. coronavirus research.

New Legislation Would Block U.S. Purchase of Chinese-Made Drones

Bill comes amid growing concerns about Beijing’s spy operations

Adam Kredo
May 21, 2020 3:30 PM

New legislation introduced in Congress on Thursday would block federal funds from being used to purchase Chinese-made drones amid growing concerns this technology could allow Beijing to engage in espionage operations, according to a copy of the measure obtained by the Washington Free Beacon.

Across Biden Charitable Organizations, A Refusal to Disclose Funding

Government watchdog raises questions about Chinese influence at University of Pennsylvania's Biden Center

U.S Vice President Joe Biden Visits China

Alana Goodman
May 21, 2020 1:53 PM

When Joe Biden announced he was opening a foreign policy center at the University of Pennsylvania, the goals for the project were ambitious.

Koch-Soros Think Tank Features Defender of Chinese Censorship

Kaiser Kuo has argued that censorship can save lives and that some societies aren’t ready for the right to freedom of association

Washington Free Beacon Staff
May 21, 2020 1:51 PM

A defender of Internet censorship with ties to one of China’s largest tech companies is moderating a panel Thursday at a new think tank funded by Charles Koch and George Soros.

Obama’s Man in China Now Beijing’s Man in Washington

Former ambassador Baucus appears regularly on Chinese propaganda outlets

Yuichiro Kakutani
May 21, 2020 5:00 AM

As the novel coronavirus wreaks havoc across the world, the Obama administration's ambassador to China has found a second lease on life as a pro-China talking head on regime propaganda outlets.

Kamala Harris Pushes Bill Condemning the Term ‘Chinese Virus’ as Racist

Josh Christenson
May 20, 2020 5:30 PM

Sen. Kamala Harris (D., Calif.) introduced a bill last week that would malign people as racists for using the term "Chinese Virus," connecting it to hate crimes.

Senate Passes Bill That Could Block Chinese Firms From U.S. Securities Exchanges

Reuters
May 20, 2020 4:24 PM

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate passed legislation on Wednesday that could prevent some Chinese companies from listing their shares on U.S. exchanges unless they follow standards for U.S. audits and regulations.

Trump Admin Sanctions Chinese Firm Aiding Iran’s Weapons Smuggling Network

Adam Kredo
May 19, 2020 12:30 PM

The Trump administration on Tuesday issued new sanctions on a Chinese firm that it says is providing critical services to Iran's Mahan Air, an airline that the United States has designated for terrorism due to its smuggling of weapons and terrorist fighters.

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