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Read. Follow. Verify.Proposed Requirement for Annual Report on China's International Media Strategy
Record date · June 24, 2026
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What This Bill Does
Senator Schatz has proposed an amendment to the 2027 defense authorization bill that would require the Secretary of State to submit an annual report on the People's Republic of China's international media engagement strategy. The report would track China's support for foreign media, journalist training programs, and any shifts in their global media influence tactics.
If enacted, this amendment would mandate that the U.S. Department of State annually document and assess China's media influence activities worldwide, providing Congress with ongoing data on foreign press coverage and media-related assistance programs.
- S. 4784 is the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which provides the annual budget and policy framework for the Department of Defense. context
Who It Affects
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Secretary of State
The Secretary of State is tasked with the annual responsibility of researching and submitting the report to Congress.
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
This committee is designated as a recipient of the annual report and will oversee the information provided.
House Committee on Foreign Affairs
This committee is designated as a recipient of the annual report and will oversee the information provided.
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Increased focus on media influence
The amendment signals a legislative interest in formalizing the tracking of China's 'soft power' and media engagement strategies as part of the national defense framework.
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