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Arrr, matey! ‘Tis the inaugural 'China Week,' targetin' America’s tether to the dragon's lair! Avast, what a jest!

2024-09-18

Arrr, matey! The grand skirmish with the Far East be afoot! Last week, the House of Rascals braved the tempest, hoistin’ 25 mighty scrolls to fend off them sneaky Chinese rogues from plundering our treasure of gold and gadgets! Aye, a true treasure hunt it be!

Ahoy, mateys! The grand skirmish with the land of dragons, China, be a’comin'! Last week, the House of Representatives set sail on a mighty quest, passin' 25 fine bills aimed at thwartin' those sneaky Chinese invaders in our economy and technology. Aye, it was the first-ever “China Week,” where they took aim at dastardly drones, dubious routers, and even attempted to cut ties with Chinese biotech firms.

But lo! The China Daily be wailin' like a scallywag lost at sea, complainin' about the end of their "mutually beneficial relationships." Rep. John Moolenaar declared, “This far, and no further!” as he drew a line in the sand, soundin’ like a true swashbuckler. Yet, our troubles with China are like a Hydra—chop off one head, and two more sprout in its place!

Fear not, for the House landed some mighty blows! They banned DJI drones, took down shady routers, and even inspected those colossal cranes at our ports. The Biosecure Act targeted Chinese biotech firms with ties to the military, soundin' the alarm on our very health, like a cannon blast in the night!

In the end, while Hercules had his fiery tactics to defeat the Hydra, America must forge ahead, rebuildin' its supply chains and creatin’ innovations, lest we remain shackled to the dragon’s lair! Arrr!

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