House Republicans demand report on CCP influence, 8 months overdue

House Republicans, led by Rep. Andy Ogles, have expressed frustration over the intelligence community's failure to deliver a report on the wealth of China's top leaders, which is now eight months overdue. The report was initially requested by Congress a year ago, highlighting concerns about corruption within the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Ogles emphasized the importance of this report in revealing the hidden wealth of leaders like Xi Jinping, who reportedly has a net worth exceeding $707 million despite a nominal salary. The lawmakers argue that the delayed report could expose the vast wealth of CCP officials, potentially undermining the regime's credibility among the Chinese populace. They believe that the findings could raise questions about how leaders like Xi have accumulated significant wealth while promoting a narrative of sacrifice and solidarity with the working class. This discrepancy could lead to increased scrutiny of the CCP's legitimacy. Additionally, the letter from the lawmakers points to the ongoing economic struggles in China, where consumer confidence is low and economic growth is faltering. They assert that the U.S. should leverage this situation to highlight the hypocrisy of the CCP's leadership. The report is seen as crucial for understanding the disconnect between the regime's public image and the reality of its leaders' wealth. The lawmakers have given the Office of the Director of National Intelligence a two-week deadline to provide an update on the report's progress, emphasizing the urgency of the matter. They are seeking clarity on when the intelligence community expects to complete the report, which they deem critically important for U.S. interests.