Texas Governor Abbott Targets Chinese Influence Operations

Governor Abbott issues an executive order to combat harassment by the Chinese Communist Party against Chinese dissidents in Texas.

Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Department of Public Safety to arrest individuals involved in Chinese Communist Party influence operations.
The executive order responds to 'Operation Fox Hunt', a Chinese initiative allegedly used to intimidate and repatriate Chinese dissidents abroad.
Texas law enforcement will collaborate with federal agencies to identify and prosecute those involved in harassment activities.
A new hotline and reporting system will be established for Texans to report suspected coercion by foreign actors.
The initiative aims to protect over 250,000 Texans of Chinese descent from unlawful actions by foreign governments.