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GLOBALIZATION »» CHINA »» INTELLECTUAL PROPERTTY THEFT »» Aug 30, 2021
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: “A federal grand jury in Spokane, Washington, returned an indictment in 2020 charging two hackers, both nationals and residents of the People’s Republic of China, with hacking into the computer systems of hundreds of victim companies, governments, non-governmental organizations, individual dissidents, clergy, and democratic and human rights activists in the United States and abroad, including Hong Kong and China.” Advocates warn our nation’s critical infrastructure is equally vulnerable to Chinese cyberattack.

Pending Legislation: S.1060 - Fair Trade with China Enforcement Act
Sponsor: Sen. Marco Rubio, Marco (FL)
Status: Senate Committee on Finance
Chair: Sen. Ron Wyden (OR)

  • I oppose reforming current intellectual property theft policy and wish to donate resources to the campaign committee of 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 Sen. Ron Wyden (OR) 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 Sen. Ron Wyden (OR) and/or to an advocate group currently working with this issue.
Trustee Candidates

  • Senator
    If elected as a trustee, the campaign committee of Sen. Ron Wyden (OR) will be unconditionally awarded the funds pledged to this issue along with a letter requesting him to favorably consider passing S.1060 - Fair Trade with China Enforcement Act.

  • Global Intellectual Property Center
    If elected as a trustee, Global Intellectual 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 August 30, 2021
Poll Closing Date September 05, 2021