US Congress passes 25 bills during 'China Week' to curb China's influence

According to CCTV, the US House of Representatives resumed sessions on Sept. 9 and dedicated an entire week to intensively reviewing and passing a series of bills related to China, highlighting a strong anti-China sentiment.

Since Sept. 9, the House has passed at least 25 bills aimed at curbing China's influence in economic, political, and technological fields. Although these bills were primarily driven by Republicans, they garnered support from both parties and were fast-tracked through the legislative process.

However, some Democrats have openly criticized the process, stating that many of the bills were forced through without proper bipartisan consultation. The New York Times reported that although these China-related bills are tough, they stand little chance of becoming law, as Republicans have chosen to focus on politically divisive issues that face strong opposition from Democrats.

Analysts pointed out that with only three working weeks left in Congress before the US presidential election in November, the sudden rush to discuss China-related legislation reveals the Republicans' efforts to undermine the Democratic candidate's foreign policy credentials. The competition between Congress and the Biden administration for control over US policy on China, as well as the growing rivalry between the two parties, is becoming increasingly intense.

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