U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission 2015 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

The U.S.-China Commission published a document in the Federal Register on November 4, 2015, concerning notice of the official public release of the Commission's 2015 Annual Report to Congress on November 18, 2015. The meeting location and time is now available.

Notice is hereby given of meetings of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. Name: William A. Reinsch, Chairman of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. The Commission is mandated by Congress to investigate, assess, evaluate and report to Congress annually on the U.S.-China economic and security relationship. The mandate specifically charges the Commission to prepare a report to Congress ``regarding the national security implications and impact of the bilateral trade and economic relationship between the United States and the People's Republic of China [that] shall include a full analysis, along with conclusions and recommendations for legislative and administrative actions . . .'' Purpose of Meetings: Pursuant to this mandate, members of the Commission will meet in Washington, DC on July 8-9, August 12-13, September 16-17, and October 7-8, 2015 to review and edit drafts of the 2015 Annual Report to Congress. The Commission is subject to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) with the enactment of the Science, State, Justice, Commerce and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006 that was signed into law on November 22, 2005 (Pub. L. 109-108). In accordance with FACA, the Commission's meeting to make decisions concerning the substance and recommendations of its 2015 Annual Report to Congress are open to the public. Topics To Be Discussed: The Commissioners will be considering draft report sections addressing the following topics: U.S.-China Economic and Trade Relations, including: The foreign investment climate in China, China's economic reforms, and commercial cyber espionage and barriers to digital trade in China. Security and Foreign Policy Issues Involving China, including: China's space and counterspace programs; and China's offensive missile forces. China and the world, including: China and Central Asia, China and Southeast Asia, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Dates, Times, and Room Locations (Eastern Daylight Time):

Notice is hereby given of the following hearing of the U.S.- China Economic and Security Review Commission. Name: William A. Reinsch, Chairman 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 public hearing in Washington, DC on Wednesday, May 13, 2015, on ``Hearing on China's Relations with Southeast Asia.'' Background: This is the sixth public hearing the Commission will hold during its 2015 report cycle to collect input from academic, industry, and government experts on national security implications of the U.S. bilateral trade and economic relationship with China. The hearing will focus on key developments in the security, diplomatic, and economic spheres of China's relations with countries in Southeast Asia and with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). It will seek to understand how China's relations with the region may be changing and the implications of developments in China-Southeast Asia relations for the United States. The hearing will be co-chaired by Commissioners Carolyn Bartholomew and Daniel M. Slane. Any interested party may file a written statement by May 13, 2015, by mailing to the contact below. A portion of each panel will include a question and answer period between the Commissioners and the witnesses. Location, Date And Time: Room: TBA. Wednesday, May 13, 2015, start time TBA. A detailed agenda for the hearing will be posted to the Commission's Web site at www.uscc.gov. Also, please check our Web site for possible changes to the hearing schedule. Reservations are not required to attend the hearing.

The U.S.-China Commission published a document in the Federal Register on March 24, 2015, concerning notice of an open public hearing to be held in Washington, DC to inform production of the Commission's 2015 Annual Report to Congress. The background section and room number for this meeting has changed.

Notice is hereby given of the following hearing of the U.S.- China Economic and Security Review Commission. Name: William A. Reinsch, Chairman 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 public hearing in Washington, DC on March 18, 2015, ``Looking West: China and Central Asia.'' Background: This is the third public hearing the Commission will hold during its 2015 report cycle to collect input from academic, industry, and government experts on national security implications of the U.S. bilateral trade and economic relationship with China. The hearing seeks to examine the drivers of China's engagement with Central Asia, its impacts on regional economic security and stability, and its implications for U.S. policy objectives in the region. The hearing will be co-chaired by Vice Chairman Dennis Shea and Commissioner Katherine Tobin Ph.D. Any interested party may file a written statement by March 18, 2015, by mailing to the contact below. A portion of each panel will include a question and answer period between the Commissioners and the witnesses. Location, Date and Time: Room: TBA. Wednesday, February 18, 2015, Time TBA. A detailed agenda for the hearing will be posted to the Commission's Web site at www.uscc.gov. Also, please check our Web site for possible changes to the hearing schedule. Reservations are not required to attend the hearing.

Notice is hereby given of the following hearing of the U.S.- China Economic and Security Review Commission. Name: William A. Reinsch, Chairman 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 public hearing in Washington, DC on January 28, 2015, ``Foreign Investment Climate in China: Present Challenges and Potential for Reform.'' Background: This is the first public hearing the Commission will hold during its 2015 report cycle to collect input from academic, industry, and government experts on national security implications of the U.S. bilateral trade and economic relationship with China. The hearing will seek to assess the most recent and pressing challenges facing foreign firms operating in China, with a spotlight on China's Anti-Monopoly Law enforcement, and the potential for China's planned reforms to create a more transparent, cooperative, and fair environment for foreign investors. The hearing will be co-chaired by Commissioners William A. Reinsch and Daniel Slane. Any interested party may file a written statement by January 28, 2015, by mailing to the contact below. A portion of each panel will include a question and answer period between the Commissioners and the witnesses. Location, Date and Time: Room: TBD. Wednesday, January 28, 2015, 8:30 a.m.3:15 p.m. Eastern Time. A detailed agenda for the hearing will be posted to the Commission's Web site at www.uscc.gov. Also, please check our Web site for possible changes to the hearing schedule. Reservations are not required to attend the hearing.