GOP Warns of Increased Chinese Spy Threat at Southern Border, Calls for Mayorkas Impeachment

Chinese spies using southern border to enter US, warns GOP, with "massive increase" of Chinese nationals tied to military entering through border
Over 17,800 Chinese nationals released into US this year; Chinese could act as "saboteurs" like Russians did in Ukraine
Chinese "tourists" infiltrating US military bases, posing as lost and wandering onto missile site in NM, rocket launch site in FL
Impeachment of DHS Secretary Mayorkas possible over border policies leading to child sex trafficking
Republicans announce impeachment inquiry into Biden over Hunter's foreign business dealings, call it "next logical step"

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9/5/2023

Chinese spy agency suggests that a Biden-Xi meeting hinges on "sincerity"

China's top security agency suggests that a meeting between President Xi Jinping and President Joe Biden in San Francisco will depend on the United States demonstrating enough sincerity in their actions towards China.

9/10/2023

Haley Criticizes Biden Cabinet's 'Embarrassing' Trips to China, Urges Tougher Stance

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley criticized President Biden's Cabinet members' recent trips to China as "embarrassing" and a form of appeasement towards the country, calling for a more serious approach towards China.

9/10/2023

Biden Visits Asia to Strengthen Ties, Not Contain China

President Joe Biden has reiterated during his visits to India and Vietnam that his goal is not to "contain" China, but rather to strengthen relationships and ensure China plays by the rules of the international order.

9/11/2023

Biden Faces Divisions at G20, Seeks to Counter China in Asia Trip

President Joe Biden is seeking to counter China's influence in the developing world through high-profile meetings during his trip to India and Vietnam, emphasizing that the US is a trustworthy partner without wanting a new Cold War, but signs of geopolitical fractures remained evident.

9/11/2023

Biden: China Unlikely to Invade Taiwan Now Due to Economic Struggles

US President Joe Biden believes that China's current economic crisis will prevent them from invading Taiwan, as Chinese President Xi Jinping is preoccupied with handling economic issues and is unlikely to have the capacity for aggression towards Taiwan.

9/11/2023

U.S. and Canada Cybersecurity Chiefs Tackle Common Adversaries and AI Threats

The United States and Canada's top cybersecurity officials express concern about the formidable threat posed by China.

9/12/2023

Canadian MP Chong to Testify About China Interference After Being Targeted

Michael Chong, a Canadian parliamentarian targeted by a Chinese political interference campaign, will warn U.S. lawmakers about the urgent need for international cooperation to counter China's aggressive operations against democracies.

9/14/2023

Biden Administration Announces Increased Scrutiny of Foreign Investments in U.S.

The Biden administration plans to increase scrutiny of foreign-owned companies' investment plans in the United States, with a focus on national security concerns and potential risks related to China.

9/17/2023

Congress On High Alert After Chinese Espionage Plot in UK; Experts Warn Lawmakers to Guard Against Infiltration by Beijing Spies

Chinese spies have infiltrated Congress and attempted to gain access to classified information, prompting warnings for increased vigilance and education about the threat of infiltration, as seen in a recent incident in the UK involving a suspected Beijing espionage plot in British parliament.

9/18/2023

Xi Jinping Stokes Spy Fears in China, Risking Paranoia and Distrust

Amid an ideological battle with the US and a looming economic slowdown, Beijing is encouraging citizens to be on constant alert for foreign spies, leading to growing mistrust and a deep suspicion of foreigners.

9/22/2023

White House Deflects Blame on Border Crisis as Conservatives Criticize Inaction

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre accuses Republicans of proposing harmful policies that would hinder efforts to address illegal border crossings, while conservatives criticize the administration for failing to take responsibility for the border crisis.

10/3/2023

U.S. Faces Delicate Balancing Act in Responding to China's Economic Growth

Liza Tobin argues that it is not China's economic growth that poses a risk to US national security, but rather its zero-sum tactics to achieve that growth, and therefore the US should target China's tactics and not its growth. On the other hand, Pavneet Singh believes that China's strategic intent to surpass the US as the world's economic and technological superpower presents significant risks, and the US must significantly increase its investment and coordination to compete with China. Cameron F. Kerry emphasizes the need for a measured response to China's growth and warns against a strategy aimed at keeping China down, while Mary E. Lovely argues that seeking to limit China's growth weakens the US and that the US should focus on targeted responses to harmful Chinese practices.