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GLOBALIZATION »» CHINA »» INTELLECTUAL PROPERTTY THEFT »» Dec 21, 2020
Our intelligence agencies have disclosed proof of massive Chinese computer hacking operations that have targeted America and other nations. These targets include not only our military but our manufacturing, biotechnology, telecommunications, nanotechnology and clean-energy industries. Officials claim the theft of this technology is draining $400 billion from our economy each year and costing millions of American jobs. Corporate executives accuse China of committing the biggest theft in history. China uses several methods to obtain U.S. technology including espionage, exploiting corporations, and a network of academic, scientific and business contacts. A 2020 report from our Justice Dept. said this about one recent hack:

  • I oppose reforming current intellectual property theft policy and wish to donate resources to the campaign committee of either Speaker Nancy Pelosi (CA) or Leader Charles Schumer (NY).
  • I support revising trade, finance and tax provisions with respect to China by: 1.) Prohibiting the export of certain U.S. technology and intellectual property to China. 2.) Placing a shareholder cap on Chinese investments in certain U.S. corporations. 3.) Prohibiting Federal agencies from using or procuring telecommunications equipment or services from Huawei Technologies Company, ZTE Corporation, or any other entity reasonably believed to be owned or controlled by China. 4.) Repealing certain reduced withholding rates for residents of China, tax income received by China from certain U.S. investments, and tax income derived from certain Chinese investments. 5.) Allowing U.S. courts to hear cases against certain entities or corporate affiliates of a foreign state. And wish to donate resources to the campaign committee of either Rep. Henry Johnson (GA) and/or Rep. K. Michael Conaway (TX), and/or to an advocate group currently working with this issue.
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  • I support revising trade, finance and tax provisions with respect to China by: 1.) Prohibiting the export of certain U.S. technology and intellectual property to China. 2.) Placing a shareholder cap on Chinese investments in certain U.S. corporations. 3.) Prohibiting Federal agencies from using or procuring telecommunications equipment or services from Huawei Technologies Company, ZTE Corporation, or any other entity reasonably believed to be owned or controlled by China. 4.) Repealing certain reduced withholding rates for residents of China, tax income received by China from certain U.S. investments, and tax income derived from certain Chinese investments. 5.) Allowing U.S. courts to hear cases against certain entities or corporate affiliates of a foreign state. And wish to donate resources to the campaign committee of either Rep. Henry Johnson (GA) and/or Rep. K. Michael Conaway (TX), and/or to an advocate group currently working with this issue.
Trustee Candidates

  • Representative
    If elected as a trustee, the campaign committee of Rep. Henry Johnson (GA) will be unconditionally awarded the funds pledged to this issue along with a letter requesting him to favorably consider passing H.R.704 If more than $1,000 has been pledged to this issue, the campaign committee of sponsor Rep. K. Michael Conaway (TX) will be unconditionally awarded 10% of these funds.

    Legislation: H.R.704 - Fair Trade with China Enforcement Act
    Sponsor: Rep. K. Michael Conaway (TX)
    Status: House Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet (Judiciary)
    Chair: Rep. Henry Johnson (GA)

  • Global Intellectual Property Center
    If elected as a trustee, Global Innovation Property Center will be awarded the funds pledged to this issue along with a letter requesting these funds be used to work and advocate for technology and policies that prevent Chinese cyberattacks.

    About: Global Innovation Property Center has dedicated resources for promoting effective IP stewardship and cooperation in markets including China, India, Canada and Europe. We also have pushed back actively on misguided efforts that would undermine IP rights in multilateral organizations, thereby harming the ability of businesses to innovate and bring the newest and most effective technologies to market.

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Poll Opening Date December 21, 2020
Poll Closing Date December 27, 2020