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Screening US funds for Chinese tech raises question: Which tech?

The Biden administration and lawmakers are drawing up plans to screen and potentially restrict U.S. investment flowing to China’s tech sector, but the effort is already sparking debate about how far-reaching it should be.

Tribune News Service · Apr 18, 2023

‘Growing coalition’ open to a stock ban, lawmakers say - Roll Call

Lawmakers say support is growing for a full ban on members trading or owning stocks and stronger penalties for those who insider trade.

Roll Call · Apr 18, 2023

Screening US funds for Chinese tech raises question: Which tech? - Roll Call

The U.S. appears headed to screening of outbound investment in China’s technology sector amid a debate about which tech should be covered.

Roll Call · Apr 18, 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

Railroad merger OK blasted by suburban mayors, Illinois lawmakers

Metra, suburban mayors wary of more delays because of increase freight traffic in the Chicago area.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 15, 2023

Lawmakers renew push for stock trading ban at House hearing

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan cadre of lawmakers speaking Wednesday at a Members Day hearing at the House Administration Committee sought to reignite efforts to tighten the rules for, if not entirely ban, the practice of stock trading among lawmakers.

Tribune News Service · Mar 8, 2023

Lawmakers renew push for stock trading ban at House Administration hearing - Roll Call

A bipartisan cadre of lawmakers is seeking to tighten the rules for, if not entirely ban, the practice of stock trading among lawmakers.

Roll Call · Mar 8, 2023

US sees China propaganda efforts becoming more like Russia's

China has long been seen by the U.S. as a prolific source of anti-American propaganda but less aggressive in its influence operations than Russia

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2023

Competing US views on origins of Covid reveal deeper splits over China policy

FBI chief’s endorsement of Covid lab leak theory highlights the tussle between hawks and doves within the administration

The Guardian - US · 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