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Reservations are not required to attend
the hearing.
Any
member of the public seeking further
information concerning the hearing
should contact Jameson Cunningham,
444 North Capitol Street NW, Suite 602,
Washington, DC 20001; telephone: 202–
624–1496, or via email at jcunningham@
uscc.gov. Reservations are not required
to attend the hearing.
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about the accessibility of the event or to
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contact Jameson Cunningham at 202–
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uscc.gov. Requests for an
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as possible, and at least five business
days prior to the event.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background: This hearing will
examine new developments in China’s
healthcare system, the challenges these
pose to continued U.S. leadership in the
medical sciences, as well as the
opportunities they potentially create for
U.S. researchers and companies. The
first panel reviews China’s domestic
healthcare infrastructure, Beijing’s
ambitions for digital healthcare
technologies, and China’s public health
emergency preparedness both before
and after the emergence of the COVID–
19 pandemic. The second panel will
investigate linkages between the United
States and Chinese healthcare
ecosystems, with a particular emphasis
on market access and data sharing,
technological competition, and the
benefits and risks of research
cooperation.
The hearing will be co-chaired by
Chairman Robin Cleveland and
Commissioner Thea Lee. Any interested
party may file a written statement by
May 7, 2020 by transmitting to the
contact above. A portion of the hearing
will include a question and answer
period between the Commissioners and
the witnesses.
Authority: Congress created the U.S.China Economic and Security Review
Commission in 2000 in the National
Defense Authorization Act (Pub. L. 106–
398), as amended by Division P of the
Consolidated Appropriations
Resolution, 2003 (Pub. L. 108–7), as
amended by Public Law 109–108
(November 22, 2005), as amended by
Public Law 113–291 (December 19,
2014).
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Dated: April 23, 2020.
Daniel W. Peck,
Executive Director, U.S.-China Economic and
Security Review Commission.
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Notice of Open Public Hearing
U.S.-China Economic and
Security Review Commission.
ACTION: Notice of open public hearing.
AGENCY:
Notice is hereby given of the
following hearing of the U.S.-China
Economic and Security Review
Commission.
The Commission is mandated by
Congress to investigate, assess, and
report to Congress annually on ‘‘the
national security implications of the
economic relationship between the
United States and the People’s Republic
of China.’’ Pursuant to this mandate, the
Commission will hold a virtual public
hearing in Washington, DC on May 8,
2020 on ‘‘China’s Strategic Aims in
Africa.’’
SUMMARY:
The hearing is scheduled for
Friday, May 8, 2020, at 9:30 a.m.
ADDRESSES: This hearing will be held
online, with panelists and
Commissioners participating via
videoconference. Members of the public
will be able to view a live webcast via
the Commission’s website at
www.uscc.gov. Please check the
Commission’s website for possible
changes to the hearing schedule.
Reservations are not required to attend
the hearing.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any
member of the public seeking further
information concerning the hearing
should contact Jameson Cunningham,
444 North Capitol Street NW, Suite 602,
Washington, DC 20001; telephone: 202–
624–1496, or via email at jcunningham@
uscc.gov. Reservations are not required
to attend the hearing.
ADA Accessibility: For questions
about the accessibility of the event or to
request an accommodation, please
contact Jameson Cunningham at 202–
624–1496, or via email at jcunningham@
uscc.gov. Requests for an
accommodation should be made as soon
as possible, and at least five business
days prior to the event.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background: This hearing will focus
on China’s activity and engagement
with Africa and the implications of this
on the United States. The first panel
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will assess Beijing’s strategy towards
Africa and its political influence on the
continent, as well as analyze the
implications of Chinese surveillance
technology on the continent. The
second panel will then examine China’s
economic engagement in Africa,
including its desire for key commodities
and investment in critical infrastructure,
as well as China’s growing role in
Africa’s digital economy. The third
panel will look at Beijing’s security
presence on the continent, analyzing
how China’s military and security
relationships in Africa further its
geopolitical goals on the continent,
Beijing’s desire to become a preferred
partner to African militaries, and
China’s efforts to use its security
presence to protect its economic
investments on the continent.
The hearing will be co-chaired by
Vice Chairman Carolyn Bartholomew
and Commissioner Andreas Borgeas.
Any interested party may file a written
statement by May 8, 2020 by
transmitting to the contact above. A
portion of the hearing will include a
question and answer period between the
Commissioners and the witnesses.
Authority: Congress created the U.S.China Economic and Security Review
Commission in 2000 in the National
Defense Authorization Act (Pub. L. 106–
398), as amended by Division P of the
Consolidated Appropriations
Resolution, 2003 (Pub. L. 108–7), as
amended by Public Law 109–108
(November 22, 2005), as amended by
Public Law 113–291 (December 19,
2014).
Dated: April 23, 2020.
Daniel W. Peck,
Executive Director, U.S.-China Economic and
Security Review Commission.
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U.S.-CHINA ECONOMIC AND SECURITY REVIEW COMMISSION
Notice of Open Public Hearing
AGENCY: U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission.
ACTION: Notice of open public hearing.
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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given of the following hearing of the U.S.-
China Economic and Security Review Commission.
The Commission is mandated by Congress to investigate, assess, and
report to Congress annually on ``the national security implications of
the economic relationship between the United States and the People's
Republic of China.'' Pursuant to this mandate, the Commission will hold
a virtual public hearing in Washington, DC on May 8, 2020 on ``China's
Strategic Aims in Africa.''
DATES: The hearing is scheduled for Friday, May 8, 2020, at 9:30 a.m.
ADDRESSES: This hearing will be held online, with panelists and
Commissioners participating via videoconference. Members of the public
will be able to view a live webcast via the Commission's website at
www.uscc.gov. Please check the Commission's website for possible
changes to the hearing schedule. Reservations are not required to
attend the hearing.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public seeking
further information concerning the hearing should contact Jameson
Cunningham, 444 North Capitol Street NW, Suite 602, Washington, DC
20001; telephone: 202-624-1496, or via email at [email protected].
Reservations are not required to attend the hearing.
ADA Accessibility: For questions about the accessibility of the
event or to request an accommodation, please contact Jameson Cunningham
at 202-624-1496, or via email at [email protected]. Requests for an
accommodation should be made as soon as possible, and at least five
business days prior to the event.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background: This hearing will focus on China's activity and
engagement with Africa and the implications of this on the United
States. The first panel will assess Beijing's strategy towards Africa
and its political influence on the continent, as well as analyze the
implications of Chinese surveillance technology on the continent. The
second panel will then examine China's economic engagement in Africa,
including its desire for key commodities and investment in critical
infrastructure, as well as China's growing role in Africa's digital
economy. The third panel will look at Beijing's security presence on
the continent, analyzing how China's military and security
relationships in Africa further its geopolitical goals on the
continent, Beijing's desire to become a preferred partner to African
militaries, and China's efforts to use its security presence to protect
its economic investments on the continent.
The hearing will be co-chaired by Vice Chairman Carolyn Bartholomew
and Commissioner Andreas Borgeas. Any interested party may file a
written statement by May 8, 2020 by transmitting to the contact above.
A portion of the hearing will include a question and answer period
between the Commissioners and the witnesses.
Authority: Congress created the U.S.-China Economic and Security
Review Commission in 2000 in the National Defense Authorization Act
(Pub. L. 106-398), as amended by Division P of the Consolidated
Appropriations Resolution, 2003 (Pub. L. 108-7), as amended by Public
Law 109-108 (November 22, 2005), as amended by Public Law 113-291
(December 19, 2014).
Dated: April 23, 2020.
Daniel W. Peck,
Executive Director, U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission.
[FR Doc. 2020-09001 Filed 4-27-20; 8:45 am]
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