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First-ever 'China Week' takes aim at America’s dependence on Beijing

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18.09.2024

Former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker discusses growing threats from Russia and China on ‘Fox & Friends Weekend.’

The China fight is on. Last week, the House of Representatives stepped up to the Herculean task of passing 25 bills targeting Chinese intrusions into America’s economy and technology.

This first-ever "China Week" took aim at drones, bad Chinese network routers, batteries and federal biotech contracts with Chinese firms.

"House indulges in Mad Hatter’s Tea Party," screamed state-run China Daily on Thursday, lamenting "40 years of mutually beneficial relationships. Seriously?

President, Xi Jinping waves as he leaves after speaking at a press event on Oct. 23, 2022, in Beijing, China. (Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)

Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Mich., chairman of the House Select Committee on China, put it clearly. "This week, we will draw a line in the sand. With one voice, the U.S. Congress will tell Xi Jinping, this far, and no further," he said.

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