‘China week’ at US House puts biotech firms, Hong Kong offices in legislative cross hairs
The US House may vote this week on more than two dozen China-related bills on the floor, including legislation that could close Hong Kong’s diplomatic offices stateside and restrict government contracting with world-leading mainland biotech firms.
In total, 28 measures scheduled this week by the Republican-led House reference or focus on competing with China, addressing issues ranging from countering Beijing’s tech, political and economic influence to bolstering American allies in the Indo-Pacific.
Most of the bills are Republican-led but draw on bipartisan support. They are poised for consideration under the suspension of rules – an expedited process requiring a two-thirds majority to pass.
This push, dubbed ‘China week’, follows numerous bicameral efforts to tackle national and economic security threats posed by Beijing.
