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The United States Congress actively shapes and influences policy toward China through legislative initiatives, sanctions, and hearings, as evidenced by their bipartisan support for a hard-line stance [1], [2], [3]. Furthermore, the Congress and the Administration share a common view of China as a 'revisionist power' [4], [5], [6] and have been the recipients of expert advice regarding the management of this bilateral relationship [7], [8], [9].
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Strategic Rivalry between United States and China swp-berlin.org 22 facts
perspectiveThe US Administration and Congress view China as a 'revisionist power' that seeks to challenge the dominance of the United States and undermine the rules-based international order.
claimThe Trump Administration and the United States Congress both maintain a hardline stance on China but disagree on the methods to use for competition.
accountA group of China experts, including individuals who worked in earlier United States Administrations, sent an open letter to the President and Congress expressing discomfort with the current trend in United States policy toward China.
claimThe Trump Administration and the United States Congress both maintain a hard-line policy toward China but disagree on the specific methods to implement this strategy.
claimThe US Administration and Congress generally view China as a 'revisionist power' that aims to challenge US dominance and undermine the rules-based international order.
accountFollowing threats by President Donald Trump to raise tariffs in two stages by the end of 2019, the Trump Administration agreed to a limited 'Phase One Deal' with China instead of imposing new tariffs, due to pressure from US businesses, Republicans in Congress, and trade unions.
perspectiveThe United States Administration and Congress view China as a 'revisionist power' that seeks to challenge the dominance of the United States and undermine the rules-based international order.
perspectiveBoth Republicans and Democrats in the United States Congress criticize the Trump Administration's use of unilateral import tariffs, arguing that these measures alienate American allies in Europe and Asia and weaken the US position against China.
claimLegislative proposals and initiatives in the US Congress reflect a shift in sentiment within the US business community and society regarding China.
claimThe human rights situation in China has prompted bipartisan initiatives in the US Congress to urge the Administration to impose sanctions against Chinese officials for the repression of the Uigurs.
claimThe United States Congress responded to concerns about Chinese influence by holding hearings and introducing legislative proposals, including the Foreign Influence and Transparency Act and the Countering Foreign Propaganda Act.
claimLegislative proposals and initiatives in the United States Congress reflect a shift in sentiment within the United States business community and society regarding China.
claimBoth political parties in the United States Congress generally support and seek to intensify the United States Administration's hard-line policy toward China rather than moderating it.
claimPresident Donald Trump signed China-critical legislation in late November 2019 because a two-thirds majority in the US Congress would have overturned a presidential veto.
claimThe human rights situation in China has prompted bipartisan initiatives in the US Congress, including proposals for sanctions against Chinese officials for the repression of the Uigurs.
claimThe human rights situation in China has prompted bipartisan initiatives in the United States Congress to urge the Administration to respond more forcefully to the repression of the Uigurs, including through sanctions against Chinese officials.
claimLeading Democrats in the United States Congress and almost all Democratic candidates in the 2020 presidential primaries propagated policies on China similar to those of the Trump Administration, despite criticizing his political style and his treatment of allies.
claimThe Trump Administration and the United States Congress both maintain a hard-line policy toward China, but they disagree on the specific methods and means to conduct the competition.
claimThe US Congress, across both political parties, tends to support and intensify the Trump Administration's hard-line policy toward China rather than moderating it.
perspectiveIn an open letter to the United States President and Congress, a group of China experts advised against treating China as "an economic enemy or an existential national security threat."
claimThe United States Congress, across both political parties, tends to support and intensify the Trump Administration's hard line on China rather than moderating it.
accountA group of China experts, including many who worked on China policy in earlier administrations, signed an open letter to the President and Congress advising against treating China as an economic enemy or an existential national security threat.