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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Hearing on Chinese Influence in Africa
Record date · January 1, 2023
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What This Bill Does
The House on Africa held a hearing to examine the strategic influence of the Chinese Communist Party in Africa and to discuss how the United States can offer alternative economic and diplomatic partnerships. The session included testimony from officials at the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development.
This hearing establishes the legislative oversight framework for U.S. foreign policy and aid strategies in Africa as the U.S. competes with Chinese economic and military influence on the continent.
Who It Affects
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U.S. Department of State
The agency is subject to congressional oversight regarding its foreign policy strategies in Africa.
USAID
The agency is subject to congressional oversight regarding its development and humanitarian aid programs in Africa.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on April 18, 2023, by the Subcommittee on Africa of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- The subcommittee observed a moment of silence for World Food Program staff killed in Sudan.
- The Chairman called for a humanitarian cease-fire in Sudan.
- The hearing examined China's goal to become a preeminent economic and military power by 2049.
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- The committee is reviewing the effectiveness of U.S. soft power and diplomatic engagement in Africa compared to Chinese influence.
- The hearing serves as a follow-up to a full committee hearing on the Chinese Communist Party held on February 28, 2023.
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Focus on Sudan Humanitarian Crisis
The hearing opened with a specific focus on the safety of humanitarian workers in Sudan, indicating that immediate regional conflicts are influencing the broader strategic discussion on China.
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