By Ethan Faverino |

In the wake of Chinese President Xi Jinping visit to the United States, Congressman Andy Biggs reiterated his concerns involving the People’s Republic of China and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

Biggs reminded constituents of his record in the U.S. House of Representatives, addressing national-security, economic, and strategic concerns involving China.

“The United States should always pursue diplomacy from a position that protects our sovereignty, national security, and the interests of the American people,” said Biggs in a press release. “President Xi’s visit is an important reminder that while we should seek productive relations wherever possible, Congress must remain clear-eyed about the actions and ambitions of the Chinese Communist Party.”

“For years, the CCP has sought to expand its influence abroad, gain access to sensitive American technology and research, dominate critical supply chains, and pressure Taiwan,” added Biggs. “I will always support policies designed to protect the United States from these vulnerabilities and strengthen America’s ability to compete with China on the world stage.”

Biggs recounted receiving a letter from Chinese government in 2019, requesting that he “not make any contact with officials of Taiwan.”

Biggs characterized the letter as “aggressive outreach,” that took place around the time of the 40th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act, when he attended a celebratory reception in the Phoenix area.

In response, Congressman Biggs penned a national op-ed, entitled “China wants to silence me. Instead, I’m speaking out.”

He wrote in part, “The People’s Republic of China is an authoritarian state that has been stealing our intellectual property and technology for years. In light of attempts by the Chinese government (abetted recently by the NBA) to stifle free speech within the United States, I was outraged when I received a letter from Chinese government officials requesting that I “not make any contact with officials of Taiwan.”

Over the years, Biggs has introduced, cosponsored, or supported numerous aggressive measures addressing threats and strategic challenges involving China and the CCP, including:

• Stop CCP VISAs Act – Cosponsored legislation restricting certain student and exchange visas for nationals of the People’s Republic of China seeking to conduct research or pursue courses of study in the United States.
   
• FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act Mining Engineering Amendment – Secured a bipartisan amendment addressing the substantial disparity between the American and Chinese mining engineering workforces and strengthening the pipeline of American mining engineers essential to critical mineral independence and national security.
   
• Protecting Domestic Mining Act – Supported legislation aimed at accelerating the federal permitting process for domestic mining and mineral processing projects, strengthening American critical mineral supply chains and reducing dependence on foreign competitors.
   
• Stop Chinese Fentanyl Act of 2025 – Supported House-passed legislation addressing the role of Chinese entities in the production and trafficking of illicit fentanyl and its precursor chemicals into the United States.
   
• Legislation Supporting Taiwan – Supported congressional efforts strengthening America’s relationship with Taiwan and countering pressure from Beijing, including legislation concerning Taiwan’s participation in international organizations.
   
• Stop China’s IP Theft Act – Repeatedly cosponsored legislation targeting specified members of the Chinese Communist Party in response to the theft of American intellectual property and technology.
   
• Preventing Malign CCP Influence on Academic Institutions Act – Cosponsored legislation requiring greater transparency concerning relationships between American colleges and universities and entities affiliated with the Chinese government, Chinese Communist Party, and People’s Liberation Army.
   
• No Taxpayer Funding for the Chinese Communist Party Act – Cosponsored legislation addressing U.S. taxpayer-funded research and federal funding that could benefit the Chinese Communist Party or entities connected to the People’s Republic of China.
   
• No American Land for Communist China Act – Cosponsored legislation restricting certain Chinese Communist Party-linked individuals and entities from acquiring real estate adjacent to sensitive federal lands.
   
• Resolution Addressing the Strategic Challenge from China – Introduced a congressional resolution warning about the long-term strategic challenge posed by the People’s Republic of China, including its military expansion, cyber activities, intellectual property theft, pressure on Taiwan, and efforts to expand its global influence.

Ethan Faverino is a reporter for AZ Free News. You can send him news tips using this link.