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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)
Source:
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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