U.S.-China Commission Announces Two Field Investigations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 23, 2003	Contact:	Kathy Michels(202) 624-1409 Linden Zakula(202) 624-1447 Web site: www.uscc.gov

The Commission will conduct two field investigations to hear first hand perspectives on two important issues in its congressional mandate.

The first field investigation will be held on January 30, 2004, in Columbia, South Carolina to examine China’s Impact on the U.S. Manufacturing Base. This investigation will examine the U.S.-China economic and trade relationship, and the implications for the U.S. economy and workers due to China’s growing share of global manufacturing. The Commission seeks to gain a better understanding of how South Carolina’s steel, textile, furniture and other industries have been impacted by economic relations with China and how this may be indicative of broader trends for the U.S. manufacturing base.

What:	Commission Public Hearing on “China’s Impact on the U.S. Manufacturing Base.”
When:	Friday, January 30, 2004 – 9:30 am to 5:00 pm
Where:	Blatt Building, Room 101, State House Capitol Complex, Columbia, South Carolina

The second field investigation will be held on February 12, 2004, in San Diego, California to examine China as an Emerging Regional and Technology Power: Implications for U.S. Economic and Security Interests. This investigation will examine U.S.-China trade on high-tech goods and services and the implications for the U.S. and the Pacific region science and technology community. In particular, the Commission seeks to gain a better understanding of the shift of high-tech production to China and China’s compliance with intellectual property rights agreements.

What:	Commission Public Hearing on “China as an Emerging Regional and Technology Power: Implications for Economic and Security Interests.”
When:	Thursday, February 12, 2004 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Where:	University of California, San Diego

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