Notice2026-04167
Notice of Open Public Hearing
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Published
March 3, 2026
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U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission
Abstract
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 March 19, 2026 on "China's Expanding Interests in Latin America: Development, Leverage, Coercion, and Crime."
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 41 (Tuesday, March 3, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 10447]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-04167]
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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 March 19, 2026 on ``China's Expanding
Interests in Latin America: Development, Leverage, Coercion, and
Crime.''
DATES: The hearing is scheduled for Thursday, March 19, 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#244e47514a4a4d4a434c454964515747470a434b52"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="355f56405b5b5c5b525d545875404656561b525a43">[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#640e07110a0a0d0a030c050924111707074a030b12"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="4c262f39222225222b242d210c393f2f2f622b233a">[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 third public hearing the Commission will
hold during its 2026 reporting cycle. The hearing will examine how
Chinese investment models and influence in Latin America are evolving.
It will present an overview of China's strategic approach to Latin
America and its primary tactics for building political and economic
influence in the region. It will then explore several aspects of
Chinese investment in the region, highlighting China's influence
toolkit, economic coercion tactics, role in dual-use ports, and
connections to transnational crime. The hearing will review the
implications of Chinese activities for the regional economic and
security environment and for U.S. interests and policy efforts in Latin
America.
The hearing will be co-chaired by Commissioner Joshua Hodges and
Commissioner Reva Price. Any interested party may file a written
statement by March 19, 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
(Public Law 106-398), as amended by Division P of the Consolidated
Appropriations Resolution, 2003 (Public Law 108-7), as amended by
Public Law 109-108 (November 22, 2005), as amended by Public Law 113-
291 (December 19, 2014).
Dated: February 25, 2026.
Christopher P. Fioravante,
Deputy Executive Director, U.S.-China Economic and Security Review
Commission.
[FR Doc. 2026-04167 Filed 3-2-26; 8:45 am]
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