Lobbying Ties and National Security: The Chinese Firm's Rare Win in Washington
Published on: April 9, 2026, 7:56 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
A U.S. startup's attempt to remove a Chinese firm as an investor was rejected by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. The unusual decision, facilitated by Checkmate, a lobbying firm led by Donald Trump Jr.'s acquaintance, raises concerns about Chinese influence on national security matters.
