{"id":2091143,"date":"2023-11-05T15:39:04","date_gmt":"2023-11-05T20:39:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-republican-raises-concerns-about-chinas-logistics-management-platform\/"},"modified":"2023-11-05T15:43:47","modified_gmt":"2023-11-05T20:43:47","slug":"house-republican-raises-concerns-about-chinas-logistics-management-platform","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-republican-raises-concerns-about-chinas-logistics-management-platform\/","title":{"rendered":"House Republican expresses concerns about China&#8217;s logistics management platform."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fhouse-republican-raises-concerns-about-chinas-logistics-management-platform%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2091143&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>A \u2063Republican\u200d Lawmaker Urges International Port Authorities to Cut Ties with Chinese Logistics Platform<\/h2>\n<p>A Republican on the House China committee \u2063is calling on an international body of port\u200c authorities and port system operators to cease their promotion of a Chinese logistics information-sharing platform. The \u2062lawmaker argues that China could exploit the \u2063platform&#8217;s data for its strategic advantage.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>In a letter to\u200b the International Port Community Systems Association (IPCSA), Rep. Michelle Steel (R-Calif.) expressed\u200c concerns about \u200dthe Chinese platform called LOGINK. She\u200b highlighted\u2064 that LOGINK, which was constructed and \u200dimplemented by several Chinese government ministries, including transportation,\u2064 commerce, and public\u200b security, \u2064has been\u2063 used by the \u2063Chinese Communist Party (CCP) for espionage purposes.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>Ms. Steel emphasized the need for the IPCSA\u200c to denounce the CCP-controlled logistics \u200cplatform and\u200c for the Department of Transportation and Customs and Border Protection to develop countermeasures against LOGINK.\u200d She stated that\u200d a \u200bsolution to end the CCP&#8217;s espionage\u200b campaign is long overdue.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Related \u2062Stories<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/world\/australia-will-not-reset-relationship-with-china-despite-pms-visit-minister-5523235?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><br \/>\n        <strong>Australia Will Not Reset Relationship with China Despite PM\u2019s Visit: Assistant Minister<\/strong><br \/>\n      <\/a><br \/>\n      <span class=\"text-comp-caption\">11\/5\/2023<\/span>\n    <\/li>\n<li>\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/world\/japan-philippines-agree-to-negotiate-possible-reciprocal-access-amid-china-threat-5522986?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><br \/>\n        <strong>Japan,\u200c Philippines Agree to\u200d Negotiate \u2062Possible Reciprocal \u2064Access Amid China Threat<\/strong><br \/>\n      <\/a><br \/>\n      <span class=\"text-comp-caption\">11\/4\/2023<\/span>\n    <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>According \u200cto a report by the U.S.\u2013China \u2063Economic\u2064 and Security Review Commission\u200d (USCC), LOGINK\u2064 has cooperation agreements\u200b with at\u200d least 24 ports and port operators outside of China. The report also warns about China&#8217;s plans to upgrade the LOGINK platform, which would provide even greater access to \u2063global \u2063commercial data.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Ms. Steel&#8217;s letter highlights the\u2064 unchecked expansion of LOGINK and its potential to give the CCP control over\u2064 global \u2062trade. She warns that the CCP could \u2062<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-republican-raises-concerns-about-chinas-logistics-management-platform\/\" title=\"House Republican expresses concerns about China's logistics management platform.\">efficiently identify vital\u200d transportation nodes<\/a> \u200bnecessary to\u2063 control \u200dthe\u200c movement of goods.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>China launched its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in\u2062 2013, aiming to build up its geopolitical influence along trade \u200droutes. Ms.\u200b Steel points out that the CCP currently has the \u200bability \u2062to exploit\u2062 LOGINK and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chinese-spy-balloon-revelations-leave-us-with-two-scary-scenarios\/\" title=\"Chinese Spy Balloon Revelations Leave us With Two Scary Scenarios\">gain valuable intelligence<\/a>\u2063 regarding supply chains\u200c and military logistics.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Legislation<\/h2>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>Ms.\u2063 Steel has introduced a bill that would require\u200b the development of\u200d an alternative to LOGINK, ensuring a \u200bsecure\u2063 platform that cannot be manipulated by foreign adversaries. The bill also calls \u2063for a report on possible threats to commercial operations due to the use \u200cof LOGINK.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>Earlier this year, Ms. Steel introduced\u200d the Securing\u200c Maritime Data\u2064 from Communist China Act, which was included in the House&#8217;s 2024 National Defense Authorization Act. \u2064The act \u2062prohibits the Pentagon from entering \u200ccontracts with ports that use LOGINK.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>Ms. Steel and a group of Republicans previously wrote a letter to President Joe Biden, raising concerns about LOGINK and China&#8217;s attempts to \u200dspread it\u200c globally.\u2062 However, they received \u200cno response \u200cfrom \u2064the Biden administration.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What is Rep. \u2064Michelle Steel&#8217;s concern regarding the LOGINK platform \u200dand its potential exploitation of sensitive\u2064 data?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Reat<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>      <span class=\"text-comp-caption\">11\/5\/2023<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Foreign Espionage Threat<\/h3>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>Rep. Michelle Steel&#8217;s call to sever ties with the LOGINK platform\u2062 stems from her concern over the potential exploitation of sensitive data by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). She argues that allowing Chinese-controlled platforms access to international port \u200bauthorities and systems could undermine national security and provide the CCP with a significant strategic advantage.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>Logistics platforms play a crucial role in facilitating trade and managing supply chains. Therefore, it is essential \u2064to ensure that they are not compromised and \u2064exploited by foreign entities, particularly those with a history of state-sponsored cyber \u2063espionage activities.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>LOGINK&#8217;s CCP Connection<\/h3>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>LOGINK, the Chinese logistics information-sharing platform, has raised concerns due to its close ties to the CCP. Constructed and\u2063 implemented by \u200bvarious Chinese \u2062government ministries, including transportation, commerce, \u200dand public security, LOGINK has been allegedly \u2063used for espionage purposes.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>Given the Chinese government&#8217;s control over the \u2064platform, there are fears that valuable information regarding international trade, shipping routes, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bidens-plan-fails-to-move-long-beach-port-operations-to-24-7-after-4-months\/\" title=\"Biden's Plan Fails to Move Long Beach Port Operations to 24\/7 After 4 Months\">supply chain operations<\/a> could be compromised. This access to \u200dsensitive data would enable the CCP to\u2063 gain valuable insights\u200c and potentially manipulate global trade dynamics to its advantage.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Countermeasures and International Cooperation<\/h3>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>Rep. Steel \u2064has urged the International Port Community \u200bSystems Association\u2064 (IPCSA) to denounce the\u200d CCP-controlled logistics \u2062platform.\u200b By taking a unified\u200c stance against this potential threat, \u2062the \u200dIPCSA can send a clear message \u2062that it prioritizes the security \u2063and integrity of global port systems.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>Furthermore, Rep. Steel\u2063 calls for the Department of Transportation and Customs and Border Protection \u2063to develop countermeasures against LOGINK.\u200d These countermeasures \u200bshould include stringent regulations, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/donald-trump-jr-s-account-hacked-on-x-hackers-falsely-announce-his-dads-death\/\" title=\"Donald Trump Jr.'s account hacked, false announcement of dad's 'death'.\">robust cybersecurity measures<\/a>, \u200dand heightened scrutiny of any platform with potential links to foreign governments \u200bknown\u2062 for their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gop-congressman-alarmed-by-notification-he-received-from-fbi-hes-been-hacked\/\" title=\"GOP Congressman Receives Alarming FBI Hack Notification\">cyber espionage activities<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>Ensuring the security and \u200dintegrity of international port \u200bsystems is of paramount importance. The potential exploitation of logistics platforms by foreign governments for \u200despionage purposes poses a significant threat to\u200b global trade and national security.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>By denouncing the LOGINK platform and implementing comprehensive countermeasures, international port authorities and system operators can safeguard against foreign espionage \u2062and protect the interests of their respective\u2064 countries. Cooperation among nations and increased awareness regarding these threats are essential in building a secure and resilient global trade environment.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h4>References<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Unattributed. (11\/5\/2023). <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/world\/australia-will-not-reset-relationship-with-china-despite-pms-visit-minister-5523235?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">Australia Will Not Reset Relationship with China Despite PM\u2019s Visit: Assistant Minister<\/a>.\u2062 The Epoch Times.<\/li>\n<li>Unattributed. (11\/5\/2023). <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/world\/japan-philippines-agree-to-negotiate-possible-reciprocal-access-amid-china-threat-5522986?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">Japan, Philippines Agree to Negotiate Possible Reciprocal Access Amid China Threat<\/a>. \u2062The Epoch Times.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>has urged the IPCSA to cease endorsing a Chinese logistics information-sharing platform. Concerned about China&#8217;s potential exploitation of data for strategic gain, the Republican House China committee member seeks to prevent further promotion of this platform among international port authorities and operators. Rep. Michelle Steel&#8217;s letter was sent on November 3.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":252,"featured_media":2091144,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2091143","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2091143","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/252"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2091143"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2091143\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2091144"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2091143"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2091143"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2091143"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}