Texas governor orders state agencies to sell China assets

Texas takes the lead in deeper decoupling from China

The governor of Texas has ordered its state funds to withdraw investments from China and asked all state agencies to take measures to protect themselves from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)’s possible cyberattacks and infiltrations.  Greg Abbott, a Republican politician who has been Texas’ governor since 2015, issued three executive orders and a letter from […] To continue reading, please log in to your AT+ Premium account. Not yet a mem…

Texas Governor Orders State Agencies to Cut Financial Ties with China

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has issued a firm directive for state agencies to divest from Chinese investments and halt any future dealings. This decision, announced on November 21, stems from escalating concerns over financial risks and national security threats tied to China’s growing hostility toward the United States. Abbott’s order targets major state-managed funds, including […]

Texas Orders State Agencies to Divest China Assets

by Ireland Owens   Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott sent a letter to state agencies ordering them to divest from “risky” investments from China, warning of security threats, according to a Thursday press release. Abbott’s letter was aimed at preventing Texans from being exposed to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), according to the statement. The governor called for the agencies to fully divest from China as soon as possible, citing financial r…

Texas Orders State Agencies to Divest China Assets | The Star News Network

by Ireland Owens   Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott sent a letter to state agencies ordering them to divest from “risky” investments from China, warning of security threats, according to a Thursday press release. Abbott’s letter was aimed at preventing Texans from being exposed to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), according to the statement. The governor called for the agencies to fully divest from China as soon as possible, citing financial r…

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott orders state agencies to divest from China

The move follows a week of other executive orders aimed at the ruling Chinese Communist Party, including a crackdown on alleged espionage aimed at Texas’ infrastructure and institutions of higher education.

Texas Gov. Abbott orders state agencies to divest from China

Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is demanding all agencies in the state halt investments in China and sell any current investments in the country as soon as possible.