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Press Releases Forbes Responds to Council on Foreign Relations U.S.-China Assessment - "This report highlights the importance of the U.S.-China bilateral relationship and the necessity for transparent dialogue, both in our domestic discussions and direct relations with China,” said Forbes. “ Click here to read more. Forbes Questions Intentions on China’s Reported Timeline to Construct an Aircraft Carrier - “China’s unstated intentions continue to elicit rigorous examination by Members of the Congressional China Caucus and other U.S. leaders with regard to their aggressive military modernization." Click here to read more. Bordallo Makes Statement to the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission on China's Military Modernization Impact on the U.S. To read the full text of Congresswoman Bordallo's remarks, click here. Upcoming Events Events Hosted by the China Caucus:
Coming This Fall 2007: The China Caucus will be partnering with the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom to host a roundtable discussion on “Unstable Borders: Refugees & Religion in China". Information on date, time, and location to follow.
Other China Events on Capitol Hill:
Challenging the United States: Intellectual Property Issues in China Hosted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office July 10-11 2007
Promises and Perils: The U.S.-China Trade Relationship Hosted by The Center for National Policy One Massachusetts Ave., NW Third Floor, Suite 333 Washington, DC 20001
Wednesday, July 11 from 12:00-1:30 pm Hosted by the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission 385 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 July 12-13, 2007
Chinese Military Modernization and Taiwan's Security Hosted by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
1779 Massachusetts Ave NW China Caucus In The News Congressman Forbes on the Strategic Economic Dialogue Bloomberg TV Click here to watch the video clip.
China In The News
China Passes $200 Billion Bond Sale for Reserves Fund Bloomberg June 29, 2007 China approved a 1.55 trillion yuan ($200 billion) sale of government bonds to set up a fund that will seek higher returns on the nation's currency reserves. To read more, click here.
FDA bans seafood from China Chicago Tribune June 29, 2007 Federal authorities on Thursday slapped a highly unusual hold on shrimp and certain fish from China after tests showed contamination from potentially harmful drugs. To read more, click here.
Meeting With U.S. Campaign Aides Shows China's Interest in the Race Washington Post June 28, 2007 One of China's top government officials reached out to the leading U.S. presidential contenders last week, holding an unpublicized meeting with several of their top foreign policy advisers during a visit to Washington for high-level talks with Bush administration officials. To read more, click here.
Describing Vision for China, Hu Defends Reforms, Rejects Calls for Democracy Washington Post June 27, 2007 President Hu Jintao, in a solemn speech laying out his views, said that China's swift economic reforms must continue but that the Communist Party should retain its monopoly on political power for the foreseeable future. To read more, click here.
China Shuts 180 Food Factories Washington Post June 27, 2007 China has closed 180 food factories after inspectors found industrial chemicals being used in products from candy to seafood, state media said Wednesday. To read more, click here.
China slave scandal brings resignation calls Reuters June 18, 2007 Chinese media demanded official resignations and repentance on Monday amid popular outrage over the virtual enslavement of workers in scorching brick kilns that reports said had operated with government complicity. To read more, click here.
Taiwan Approves P-3 Orion Buy Defense News June 15, 2007 Exact budget numbers are not yet available, but Taiwan’s legislature finally passed the budgets to buy P-3 Orion maritime patrol aircraft and upgrade Patriot Advanced Capability-2 (PAC-2) Plus systems to PAC-3 in a late-night legislative session June 15. To read more, click here.
General: China taking on U.S. in cyber arms race Reuters June 14, 2007 China is seeking to unseat the United States as the dominant power in cyberspace, a U.S. Air Force general leading a new push in this area said Wednesday. To read more, click here.
Contact Us The China Caucus welcomes your ideas and comments during the 110th Congress. To contact the China Caucus, please send a letter by mail or fax to:
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The primary purpose of the Congressional China Caucus is to educate its members on issues pertaining to China and Chinese interests and serve as a forum for discussion of such issues. The Congressional China Caucus will investigate China’s global reach and the consequences of its growing international, economic, and political influence on U.S. interests. For more information on the Congressional China Caucus, please visit http://randyforbes.house.gov/biography/chinacaucus.htm Please do not reply to this email. It has been sent from an unattended mailbox. |
