2021-18214. Notice of Open Public Hearing

AGENCY:

U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission.

ACTION:

Notice of open public hearing.

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 September 8, 2021 on “U.S.-China Relations in 2021: Emerging Risks.”

DATES:

The hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, September 8, 2021, 9:00 a.m.

ADDRESSES:

This hearing will be held with panelists and Commissioners participating in-person or online via videoconference. Members of the audience will be able to view a live webcast via the Commission's website at www.uscc.gov. Also, please check the Commission's website for possible changes to the hearing schedule. Reservations are not required to attend the hearing.

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: [phone], or via email at [e-mail]. 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 [e-mail]. 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 seventh public hearing the Commission will hold during its 2021 report cycle. The hearing will start with an assessment of changes in Hong Kong's legal system, media, and special designation under U.S. trade practices. Next, the hearing will explore the Chinese government's increased regulation of markets and data, including new measures affecting foreign-listed Chinese companies and implications for U.S. investors. The last panel will address the current status of U.S. foreign investment review and export control reforms.

The hearing will be co-chaired by Vice Chairman Robin Cleveland and Commissioner Kimberly Glas. Any interested party may file a written statement by September 8, 2021 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 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).

Date: August 18, 2021.

Daniel W. Peck,

Executive Director, U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission.