[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 7 (Wednesday, January 11, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 1634-1635]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-00403]


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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 public 
hearing in Washington, DC on January 26, 2023 on ``China's Military 
Diplomacy and Overseas Security Activities.''

DATES: The hearing is scheduled for Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 9:30 
a.m.

ADDRESSES: Members of the public will be able to view a live webcast 
via the Commission's website at www.uscc.gov. Reservations are not 
required to view the hearing. If available, instructions for in-person 
attendance will be posted on the Commission's website, based on the 
status of public access to Capitol grounds.

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 
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 is the first public hearing the Commission will 
hold during its 2023 report cycle. The hearing will start with a review 
of the concepts and strategy of China's military diplomacy. Next, the 
hearing will evaluate how China uses overseas military activities to 
improve capabilities and access for the People's Liberation Army. 
Finally, the hearing will examine China's foreign military sales and 
acquisition of foreign military technology.
    The hearing will be co-chaired by Chairman Carolyn Bartholomew and 
Commissioner Randall Schriver. Any interested party may file a written 
statement by January 26, 2023 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

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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: January 6, 2023.
Daniel W. Peck,
Executive Director, U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission.
[FR Doc. 2023-00403 Filed 1-10-23; 8:45 am]
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