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<\/a>U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has called out global consulting giant PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) over its deepening relationship with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and raised concerns about potential risks to U.S. security. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rubio sent a letter to PwC Global Chairman Mohamed Khande, questioning the firm\u2019s work with CCP-controlled entities and the impact it could have on PwC\u2019s integrity in handling U.S. government contracts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In recent years, PwC\u2019s China division has consulted officials in Xinjiang, a region where Beijing is accused of committing genocide against Uyghurs and other Muslim groups. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
READ: Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville Renews Push For Permanent Daylight Saving Time<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Additionally, PwC appointed Daniel Li, a CCP member, as head of its China and East Asia operations, and has aligned its consulting services with China\u2019s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a strategic infrastructure project that the U.S. considers a threat to its economic interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cSimultaneous engagements with foreign adversaries are unacceptable,\u201d Rubio stated, criticizing PwC\u2019s deep connections with CCP-controlled clients,” said Rubio. “Global firms like PwC, who have prospered from a democratic order founded on American values, can no longer seek to cater to, and profit from, both sides of this conflict.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rubio\u2019s letter includes detailed questions about PwC\u2019s contracts with Chinese state-owned companies, its stance on Taiwan, and safeguards to ensure U.S. government contracts are not influenced by PwC\u2019s work with Chinese entities. The letter also questions whether PwC\u2019s consulting services have ever promoted cooperation with China\u2019s BRI, potentially influencing U.S. policy decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n READ: Florida Rep. Bilirakis Secures Greater Flexibility For Local Governments In Hurricane Debris Removal Efforts<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Rubio\u2019s demands for clarity come amid increased scrutiny of PwC by Chinese regulators, who recently fined the firm $62 million following issues with its Evergrande audits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The senator\u2019s letter highlights PwC\u2019s attempts to appease the CCP, including the appointment of Daniel Li to win favor with Chinese authorities. PwC\u2019s consulting unit in Xinjiang, which signed a recent $200,000 contract with local authorities, is particularly concerning, given the region\u2019s ongoing human rights abuses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n PwC and other Western firms face increasing pressure to choose between U.S. and Chinese interests, as conflicts in global values and economic competition continue to deepen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Senator Rubio has requested detailed responses from PwC by November 15, demanding transparency from a firm that holds numerous U.S. government contracts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Please make a small donation to the Tampa Free Press to help sustain independent journalism<\/a>. Your contribution enables us to continue delivering high-quality, local, and national news coverage.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Android Users:<\/strong> Download our free app to stay<\/a> up-to-date on the latest news.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Connect with us:<\/strong> Follow the Tampa Free Press on Facebook<\/a> and Twitter<\/a> for breaking news and updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n