Former U.S. official’s work for Chinese clients raises concerns about disclosure vulnerabilities

Washington—— When a Chinese drone company came under U.S. government scrutiny over alleged ties to the Chinese military, the company turned to one of America’s preeminent lawyers: Loretta Lynch, the former attorney general in the Obama administration. Lynch headed the U.S. Department of Justice from 2015 to 2017 and is now a partner at the … Read more

U.S. lobbyists drop Chinese clients under intense scrutiny

Washington — Lobbying firms in Washington are reportedly rushing to ditch Chinese clients as lawmakers look to increase scrutiny. The move comes amid a surge in Chinese lobbying activity in recent years and growing concerns about China’s influence. U.S. lawmakers say they are pushing for legislation to increase transparency about who is lobbying for Chinese … Read more