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Congressional Hearing on U.S. Policy Toward China

Original title: COMBATING THE GENERATIONAL CHALLENGE OF CCP AGGRESSION

January 1, 2023

foreign policy national security China export controls technology military

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing evaluates how the U.S. government regulates the sale of sensitive technology to Chinese companies, which directly impacts national security, international trade, and the competitiveness of U.S. technology firms.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

U.S. Technology Exporters

Companies subject to export control regulations and licensing requirements for selling technology to Chinese entities.

Bureau of Industry and Security

The agency responsible for managing export licenses and enforcing technology transfer restrictions.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2023.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The House Committee on Foreign Affairs held a hearing to examine U.S. strategies for addressing the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) influence and military expansion. The discussion focused on s for sensitive technology and concerns regarding the transfer of U.S. intellectual property to Chinese entities.

Key Facts

The hearing was held on February 28, 2023, by the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Chairman McCaul stated that the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) approved $60 billion in licenses to Huawei and $40 billion to SMIC over a recent 6-month period.
The committee discussed the use of U.S. technology in Chinese military equipment, including a recent spy balloon and hypersonic missile tests.
The hearing addressed the administration's export control rules on semiconductors and coordination with the Netherlands and Japan.
Witnesses included officials from the Department of State, Department of Commerce, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, and USAID.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to identify gaps in U.S. policy regarding the Chinese Communist Party and to discuss s on sensitive technology.

What concerns were raised about U.S. technology exports?

Chairman McCaul expressed concern that the Bureau of Industry and Security continues to grant licenses for selling critical technology to Chinese companies like Huawei and SMIC, which he argues are used for military purposes.

Why It Matters

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Focus on Export Control Harmonization

The committee is actively pushing for the U.S. to coordinate its semiconductor export controls with international partners like the Netherlands and Japan.

Bureau of Industry and Security

Connected Entities

organizationBureau of Industry and Security“U.S. agency responsible for export controls”Map →

organizationHuawei“Chinese company identified as a recipient of U.S. export licenses”Map →

personJoaquin Castro“Member of Congress noted for a health-related absence”Map →

organizationSMIC“Chinese semiconductor company identified as a recipient of U.S. export licenses”Map →

organizationChinese Communist Party“The primary subject of the hearing regarding national security threats”Map →

personMichael T. McCaul“Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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