What is the Congressional China Caucus?
The Congressional China Caucus is a forum for Members of Congress who share a common interest in the emergence of China as a political, economic and military actor on both the regional and global stage. The Caucus will take a critical look at a number of issues including:
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Military/Shipbuilding
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Economy/Trade
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Intellectual Property
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Energy/Resources
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Human Rights/Religious Freedoms
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What is the Caucus' Purpose?
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.
Who is a member of the Congressional China Caucus?
Congressman Randy Forbes (R-VA), Co-Chairman
Congresswoman, Madeleine Z. Bordallo, (D-Guam) Co-Chairwoman
Congressman Ike Skelton (D-MO)
Congressman Brian Baird (D-WA)
Congressman Spencer Bachus (R-AL)
Congressman John Boozman (R-AR)
Congressman Charles Boustany, Jr. (R-LA)
Congressman Henry Brown (R-SC)
Congressman Jim Cooper (D-TN)
Congressman Joseph Crowley (D-NY)
Congressman John Culberson (R-TX)
Congresswoman Susan Davis (D-CA)
Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL)
Congresswoman Thelma Drake (R-VA)
Congressman Phil English (R-PA)
Congressman Tom Feeney (R-FL)
Congressman Bob Goodlatte (R-VA)
Congressman Sam Graves (R-MO)
Congressman Rick Keller (R-FL) \
Congressman Brian Higgins (D-NY)
Congressman Duncan Hunter (R-CA)
Congressman Steve King (R-IA)
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX)
Congressman Thaddeus G. McCotter (R-MI)
Congresswoman Candice Miller (R-MI)
Congressman Gary Miller (R-CA)
Congressman Jeff Miller (R-FL)
Congressman Steve Pearce (R-NM)
Congressman Todd Platts (R-PA)
Congressman Adam Putnam (R-FL)
Congressman Tim Ryan (D-OH)
Congressman John Sullivan (R-OK)
Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC)
Congressman Frank Wolf (R-VA)
Contact
202-225-6365
Media Inquiries: Jessica Mancari
Legislative Inquiries: Ryan Kaldahl
China Caucus Calendar and Upcoming China Events
What Does China Want? The Intentions and Desires of a New World Power
Hosted by the Asia Program
May 8, 2008 from 8:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
B-338 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC
Dear Colleagues and Press Releases
Dear Colleagues
Press Releases
News Articles and Editorials
Progress Index – Diplomat Tackles China’s Relationship with U.S., World
WSJ - China Defends Arms Shipment To Zimbabwe
Washington Times – Passenger Train Crash Kills 70 in China
WSJ – Dalai Lama, China Seek to Ease Tensions
NYT – China Jails 30 Tibetans for Riots
NYT – China Says Abusive Child Labor Ring Is Exposed
USA Today – China Leave U.S. in dust as the No. 1 CO offender
LA Times – China Moves to Curb Smoking Before Olympics
PC World – US Senator: China Wants Hotels to Filter Internet
WSJ – China’s Inflation Mix Grows More Complex
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Publications and Papers
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China Dimensions of the 2007 Dubai Airshow
Exploring the “Right Size” for China’s Military: PLA Missions, Functions, and Organizations
Right Sizing the People’s Liberation Army: Exploring the Contours of China’s Military
The “People” in the PLA: Recruitment, Training and Education in China’s 80-Year-Old Military
Freeman Report December 2007
Shenlong Space Plane Advances China's Military Space Potential.
Right Sizing the People's Liberation Army: Exploring the Contours of China's Military
The “People” in the PLA: Recruitment, Training, and Education in China's 80-Year-Old Military
How Taiwan's Status Is Resolved Will Determine Whether U.S.-China Relations Are Cooperative or Hostile
U.S.-China Relations After Resolution of Taiwan's Status
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Statistics and Research
Washington Post - Redefining China’s Family
Strategy Center: China's "New" Bomber
NBR: The Democratic-Led 110th Congress: Implications for Asia
Economist Country Report: China
Heritage Foundation: How to Approach the China-North Korea Relationship
U.S. Chamber: China's WTO Implementation and Other Issues of Importance to American Business
CIA World Factbook: China Statistics
U.S. Department of State: Background Notes: China
Congressional China Caucus: GDP by Country in Trillions
U.S. Library of Congress: Country Study - China
Congressional China Caucus: China Defense Spending
Congressional China Caucus: GDP Growth Rates
Washington Post - Redefining China’s Family
China Caucus Newsletter – Past Issues
February 2008 - Forbes Makes Statment on DoJ Arrests Made in Chinese Spy Case
January 2008 - Judiciary Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Espionage
December 2007 - Forbes Requests Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing on Chinese Espionage
November 2007 - Roundtable Discussion on Religious Freedom in China Held on Capitol Hill
September 2007 - Congressional Delegation Trip to China
July 2007 - First Issue of the China Caucus Newsletter
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