House Select Committee On China Holds A Hearing On Economic Espionage In The US

The Select Committee on China examines the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) escalating campaign of economic espionage and malign influence targeting U.S. subnational entities. Witnesses detail how the CCP utilizes a "whole-of-society" strategy—leveraging access, coercion, and incentives—to infiltrate state legislatures, universities, and local businesses. Key concerns include the theft of intellectual property, the exploitation of critical infrastructure, and the use of U.S.-based tax-exempt organizations to sow discord. While experts like David Shedd and Michael Lucci emphasize the urgency of protecting technological "crown jewels" and securing local institutions, John Yang highlights the critical need for evidence-based enforcement that avoids repeating historical patterns of discrimination against Asian Americans. The discussion underscores the necessity of a coordinated, bipartisan federal-to-local response to protect national security without compromising democratic values or the contributions of the Chinese-American community.