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U.S. Congress Calls for Chinese State Media to Be Monitored

The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission announced their recommendations to require Chinese state-run media companies to register in the United States under the Foreign Agents Registration Act.
Outcomes: 
The commission argues that the law has been applied unevenly and that some Chinese media outlets have been allowed to collect intelligence etc. China Global Television Network (CGTN) registered as a foreign agent in February, 2019 (Wall Street Journal report)
Government?: 
Yes
Type of Exchange: 
diplomatic
Partners: 
Chinese State Run Media
United States Congress
Sponsor(s): 
United States Congress
Participants (Types): 
newspapers media outlets congressmen
Exchange Date: 
Thursday, November 16, 2017
Continuing: 
No
Level of Government: 
national
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Commission Report

Polls show Americans and Chinese are becoming less trustful of each other’s country. The Commission assesses the problem and offers recommendations to foster greater U.S.-China collaboration and understanding.

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