US congressional party vows annual visits to China after positive trade trip
The fact-finding mission by members of a congressional advisory body to Beijing, Shanghai and Hangzhou was the first of its kind since 2019
The US-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC), an independent advisory body established in 2000, provides annual reports and recommendations to lawmakers on trade and national security-related policies.
“We are committed to seeking to return at least annually to further expand areas of engagement,” Vice Chair Mike Kuiken said in a statement. “[So] our analysis keeps pace with a relationship that does not stand still.”
According to a USCC press release, the delegation met with US diplomats, Chinese government officials, Chinese think tanks, and representatives of both US and Chinese businesses.
The commission did not identify which Chinese government officials the delegation met with or explain why it selected Beijing, Shanghai and Hangzhou as stops on the trip. It did say, however, that it was unable to meet with some technology companies it had requested to visit.