Foreign Legislation

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Proposed U.S. Legislation Would "Freeze Huawei from U.S. Financial System"

A bipartisan group of members of Congress in both the House and the Senate introduced legislation earlier this week that would cut off Huawei and other Chinese 5G companies from U.S. banks.

Members of Congress Introduce Bill to Ban TikTok in U.S.

Three members of Congress introduced bipartisan legislation yesterday to ban TikTok from operating in the United States.

U.S. House of Representatives Passes Defense Bill, Including Various China Provisions

Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the annual defense spending bill, which includes a number of provisions that address various China trade and economic issues. The Senate is expected to vote on the bill this week.

Republican Members of Congress Introduce Legislation on Divestment from Chinese Companies

Last week, two Republican members of Congress introduced legislation that they say would "force non-profits, university endowments, public pension plans, and any other tax-exempt entity to divest from Chinese companies or lose their tax-exempt status."

European Parliament Discusses Forced Labor Ban

At a European Parliament hearing today, there was a discussion of the European Commission's proposed regulation on forced labor, involving a representative of the Commission, several experts, and members of Parliament.

House Republicans Push for Closer Trade and Other Ties with Taiwan; Parallel Senate Bill Progresses

Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives have introduced legislation similar to legislation introduced in the Senate earlier this year that would enhance U.S. ties with and support for Taiwan.

Coverage of State Bans on Chinese Government-Linked Firms in Public Procurement May Be Broader Than Anticipated

We reported last month that some states in the United States have adopted rules that prohibit state government purchases from companies owned or operated by the Chinese government. The potential scope of the companies covered by this restriction is unclear at this point, but some experts have put forward broad
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