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Japanese troops drill on island seen as vulnerable to China » Japanese marines in amphibious assault vehicles stormed an island beach at the edge of the East China Sea on Sunday in a simulated attack to dislodge invaders from territory that Tokyo worries is vulnerable to attack from China. Reuters.com

Across U.S., Chinese Bitcoin Mines Draw National Security Scrutiny » Microsoft reported one site in Wyoming because of its proximity to a data center and nuclear missile base. Records show other cryptocurrency facilities have ties to the Chinese state. Nytimes.com

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China replaces defense minister, out of public view for 2 months, with little explanation » Chinese state media are reporting that the country has replaced Defense Minister Gen. Li Shangfu — the second senior official to drop out of sight this year. Cbsnews.com

The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) » CFIUS operates pursuant to section 721 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended (section 721), and as implemented by Executive Order 11858, as amended, and the regulations at chapter VIII of title 31 of the Code of Federal Regulations.EXECUTIVE ORDER 14083On September 15, 2022, President Biden issued Executive Order 14083 reflecting the evolving national security threat landscape and underscoring the critical role of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States in responding to new and emerging threats and vulnerabilities in the context of foreign investment. The Executive Order elaborates and expands on the existing list of factors that CFIUS considers, as appropriate, when reviewing transactions for national security risks, and describes potential national security implications in key areas. Executive OrderWhite House Fact SheetTreasury Press ReleaseTHE FOREIGN INVESTMENT RISK REVIEW MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2018 (FIRRMA)FIRRMA was signed into law on August 13, 2018.  FIRRMA strengthe Home.treasury.gov