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House Lawmaker Introduces Legislation To Expose CCP Exploitation Of Sister City Agreements
House Lawmaker Introduces Legislation To Expose CCP Exploitation Of Sister City Agreements
Authored by Frank Fang via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours),
A House lawmaker has introduced legislation to prevent foreign adversaries, particularly the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), from exploiting sister city partnerships and jeopardizing U.S. national security.
Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) speaks during a campaign event with Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Jan. 14, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times
Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas), who serves on the House Judiciary Committee, introduced the Sister City Transparency...
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