‘We should find, prosecute, and sanction any Chinese Communist Party official involved in standing up police stations on U.S. soil,’ Rep. Ashley Hinson said.
The committee was concerned that the previous administration had not effectively addressed the cybersecurity threats posed by China-backed hacking groups.
The measures would dedicate personnel, training, and resources to monitor transnational repression from authoritarian regimes and protect target groups.
Goals of the unit include reducing U.S. dependency on Chinese telecom products, preventing cyber attacks, and securing a win in tech rivalry with China.