The action to cut off five Chinese companies and a research institute from American parts and technologies is part of the Biden administration’s response to the balloon it shot down last week.
Category: Espionage and Intelligence Services
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U.S. Blacklists 6 Chinese Entities Involved in Spy Balloon Programs
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U.S. Aims to Curb Investment in China Amid Security Concerns
The New York Times – Business:The Biden administration is preparing new rules that would restrict U.S. dollars from flowing to China.
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Lawmakers Signal Inquiries Into US Government’s Use of Foreign Spyware
The New York Times – Business:The moves come as Congress passed a measure last week to try to rein in the proliferation of the hacking tools.
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How Free Is the Press in the Birthplace of Democracy?
The New York Times – Business:Reporters under surveillance. Political opponents being wiretapped. The scandal is called the ‘Greek Watergate.’ But not enough people are paying attention.
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James Giffen, Who Was Embroiled in ‘Kazakhgate,’ Dies at 81
The New York Times – Business:The government charged him with funneling $78 million in bribes to Kazakhstan, but dropped the case after a judge decided he had acted with C.I.A. approval.