House Passes Bills Targeting China's Influence

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a comprehensive package of 28 bills aimed at countering China's influence, marking a significant bipartisan effort to address national security concerns. Key measures include banning Chinese-made drones, restricting biotech companies with Chinese ties from the U.S. market, and reviving a Trump-era program to combat Chinese espionage in American universities. Despite bipartisan support, the bills face a challenging path in the Democrat-led Senate, with the White House opposing most of them. Lawmakers highlighted the urgent need to secure U.S. supply chains and prevent adversaries from operating U.S. ports, as new legislation is introduced by Rep. Michelle Steel to block such access. Critics, including advocacy groups, have raised concerns about potential discrimination and overly broad anti-China rhetoric. The Chinese government has condemned the measures, asserting they would harm bilateral relations and U.S. interests.