China's Transnational Repression

The Department of Justice has announced charges relating to transnational repression conducted by Chinese agents in the US, with attempts to suppress dissenting voices within the country and silence those who oppose the government. Cases highlight China's desire to stalk, intimidate, and silence its critics, using tactics like tracking down individuals accused of corruption or money laundering, targeting dissidents, religious figures, and advocates for democracy and human rights. China's transnational repression is a borderless campaign involving espionage, economic warfare, diplomacy, and covert operations. Chinese agents attempt to control the Chinese diaspora and trade associations, utilizing private investigators to gather information, targeting Chinese American officers in law enforcement, and even physically assaulting individuals to pressure them into compliance. The campaign poses a threat not only to the Chinese American community but also to the United States as a whole.