The U.S. Department of Justice has unsealed an indictment against two Chinese nationals accused of espionage.
Chinese Infiltration
FBI Houston Arrests Chinese National for Spying on US Navy
Another Chinese national was arrested in Oregon, and the pair are accused of surveilling U.S. military personnel and facilities.
Lawmakers Address China Threat
One of the measures passed by lawmakers creates an advisory committee to assess Texas’ supply chains in the scenario of a geopolitical conflict.
Texas Legislature Sends Foreign Land Ownership Ban to Governor
The law would mark one of the most sweeping state-level efforts in the nation to restrict foreign land ownership tied to national security threats.
US Sen. Cruz and Rep. Gill Introduce Legislation Targeting Universities’ Foreign Funding
Under the new legislation, educational institutions must disclose funding received from adversarial nations such as China, Russia, and Iran.
House Approves Bill Restricting Hostile Foreign Land Ownership, But Not Without Controversy
Early on, members adopted a controversial amendment by State Rep. Matt Shaheen (R–Plano), narrowing the scope of who is actually banned from purchasing land.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Targets Chinese Companies Over Privacy Violations
Paxton issued formal warnings to Chinese companies he said are violating Texas’ privacy laws.
Texas Senator’s Measure Creates State Watchdog for Foreign Land Purchases
The proposal seeks to accommodate potential federal and state jurisdictional concerns over limitations on foreign land purchases.
Texas Need Not Give in to the Demands of Communist China
Texas is for Texans, not for Communist China.
Texas House Committee Considers Limiting Foreign Land Ownership
Despite its national security framing, the bill is also drawing fire from some conservatives who argue it doesn’t go far enough.