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A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers is investigating hundreds of clinical trials conducted by American drug companies in collaboration with Chinese military-run hospitals. Concerns include potential risks to U.S. intellectual property and ethical issues surrounding trials in regions like Xinjiang. The FDA has until October 1 to respond to lawmakers' inquiries.
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Linda Sun, a former deputy chief of staff to New York Governors Kathy Hochul and Andrew Cuomo, was arrested and charged with acting as an undisclosed agent for the Chinese government. Prosecutors allege she blocked Taiwanese officials from accessing state resources and received millions in kickbacks, including luxury gifts and real estate, in exchange for promoting Chinese interests.
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On September 12, 2024, the US House passed several bills targeting Chinese influence, including restrictions on electric vehicle tax credits and bans on Chinese biotech firms. These measures reflect a bipartisan effort to counter perceived threats from China, though they face challenges in the Senate.
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Following a contentious debate in Philadelphia, Donald Trump announced he will not participate in a second debate against Kamala Harris. Despite Harris's strong performance, Trump attempted to downplay the outcome, claiming the debate was unfair and rigged. The political landscape shifts as Harris emerges as the face of the Democratic Party.