US Advisory Panel Makes Rare Trip to China Over Security Concerns

A delegation from a US congressional advisory group is traveling to China this week for the first time in seven years. The group, called the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission, will study how the economic and trade relationship between the two nations affects American national security. The commission was created by Congress to monitor the bilateral relationship and give recommendations. During the visit, the delegates plan to meet with Chinese government officials, academics, and business leaders in advanced technology fields such as artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and robotics. They will also hold talks with US diplomats stationed in China. The commission's members are appointed by Congress and include experts on trade and security. The trip comes at a time of heightened tensions between the US and China over issues like technology competition, supply chain security, and trade imbalances. The last visit by this commission to China was in 2017. The group aims to understand the risks and opportunities in the US-China economic relationship, focusing on areas like technology transfer and intellectual property protection. The commission's findings could influence future US policy toward China. It is expected to report its conclusions to Congress later this year. The visit highlights the strategic importance of key technology sectors and the need for ongoing dialogue between the two countries.