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US Lawmakers Target China's Global Influence with New Legislation

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News18•21-03-2026, 02:00

US Lawmakers Target China's Global Influence with New Legislation

•Bipartisan US lawmakers introduce legislation to counter China's expanding global influence operations.
•The 'Combating Chinese Communist Party Influence Act' mandates a comprehensive assessment by the Director of National Intelligence.
•The bill aims to understand China's tactics and safeguard US interests, alliances, and economic stability.
•Concerns rise over China's growing reach in Latin America, Africa, Europe, and the Indo-Pacific, including control of key ports.
•The intelligence community will have 180 days to report on CCP-linked influence activities since January 2023.

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