Notice of Open Public Hearing
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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 February 17, 2026 on "India, China, and the Balance of Power in the Indo-Pacific."
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 20 (Friday, January 30, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 4188]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-01847]
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U.S.-CHINA ECONOMIC AND SECURITY REVIEW COMMISSION
Notice of Open Public Hearing
AGENCY: U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission.
ACTION: Notice of open public hearing.
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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 February 17, 2026 on ``India, China, and
the Balance of Power in the Indo-Pacific.''
DATES: The hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 9:30
a.m.
ADDRESSES: Members of the public will be able to attend in person at or
near the U.S. Capitol and adjacent Congressional office buildings
(specific building and room number to be announced) or view a live
webcast via the Commission's website at <a href="http://www.uscc.gov">www.uscc.gov</a>. Visit the
Commission's website for updates to the hearing location or possible
changes to the hearing schedule. Reservations are not required to view
the hearing online or in person.
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: 202-624-1496, or via email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b3d9d0c6dddddaddd4dbd2def3c6c0d0d09dd4dcc5"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0d676e78636364636a656c604d787e6e6e236a627b">[email protected]</span></a>.
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 <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#96fcf5e3f8f8fff8f1fef7fbd6e3e5f5f5b8f1f9e0"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="016b62746f6f686f6669606c41747262622f666e77">[email protected]</span></a>. 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 first public hearing the Commission will
hold during its 2026 reporting cycle. The hearing will examine
geopolitical and military issues pertaining to India's relations with
both China and the United States, including tensions over disputed
territory, maritime access in the Indian Ocean, and India's role as an
Indo-Pacific power. Next, the hearing will explore the economic and
technology dimensions of India-China relations, including trade and
investment ties and India's efforts to build self-reliance in critical
and emerging technology sectors like artificial intelligence,
semiconductors, and pharmaceutical supply chains. The hearing will
review U.S. policy efforts to enhance the strategic partnership with
India, and implications of India's relations with China on vital U.S.
economic and national security interests going forward.
The hearing will be co-chaired by Commissioner Hal Brands and
Commissioner Jonathan N. Stivers. Any interested party may file a
written statement by February 17, 2026 by transmitting it 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).
Dated: January 27, 2026.
Christopher P. Fioravante,
Deputy Executive Director, U.S.-China Economic and Security Review
Commission.
[FR Doc. 2026-01847 Filed 1-29-26; 8:45 am]
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