Republican congressman Patrick McHenry, chairman of the US House Financial Services Committee, speaks during a hearing in Washington on February 7. Photo: Bloomberg
Republican congressman Patrick McHenry, chairman of the US House Financial Services Committee, speaks during a hearing in Washington on February 7. Photo: Bloomberg

US House committee advances slew of sanctions bills related to China and Taiwan

  • The move is a sign of increasing hawkishness in the Republican-controlled chamber, amid strained ties between Washington and Beijing
  • A separate House panel is set to vote on a bill to allow the administration to ban TikTok and another aimed at China over an alleged spy balloon

Republican congressman Patrick McHenry, chairman of the US House Financial Services Committee, speaks during a hearing in Washington on February 7. Photo: Bloomberg
Republican congressman Patrick McHenry, chairman of the US House Financial Services Committee, speaks during a hearing in Washington on February 7. Photo: Bloomberg
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