Politics · Singapore Bureau
US lawmakers push Trump to bar support for Chinese, Russian spy agencies
Bipartisan group of American legislators has urged the Trump administration to prohibit US citizens and companies from assisting Chinese and Russian intelligence and security services. The move reflects growing concerns over potential national security risks.
LSN Singapore ·
WASHINGTON — A coalition of Republican and Democratic lawmakers called Tuesday on the Trump administration to implement a ban preventing American citizens and businesses from providing support to Chinese and Russian civilian intelligence and security agencies.
The bipartisan push highlights deepening concerns among US legislators about potential national security vulnerabilities stemming from American involvement with foreign intelligence operations. The lawmakers contend that such assistance could compromise American interests and provide adversaries with access to sensitive expertise and resources.
The proposal would effectively restrict Americans from collaborating with or providing services to designated Chinese and Russian intelligence and security entities. Supporters argue the measure is necessary to safeguard national security interests and prevent the transfer of critical knowledge to strategic competitors.
The call comes amid escalating US-China and US-Russia tensions across multiple domains, including technology, defence, and intelligence gathering. The request reflects broader legislative efforts to tighten oversight of American engagement with foreign intelligence services perceived as threats to national security.
The Trump administration has not yet publicly responded to the lawmakers' request. Such a ban would require executive or legislative action to take effect.