Transparency for Malign Chinese Investments in Global Port Infrastructure Act

Transparency for Malign Chinese Investments in Global Port Infrastructure Act

This bill requires the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to submit a report to Congress documenting all Chinese investment in port infrastructure globally since January 1, 2012, and the commercial and economic implications of such investments.

Bill 117 HR 6798, also known as the Transparency for Malign Chinese Investments in Global Port Infrastructure Act, aims to address concerns about Chinese investments in global port infrastructure. The bill requires the Secretary of State to submit a report to Congress detailing Chinese investments in ports around the world, including information on the ownership, control, and financing of these investments.

The report must also assess the potential national security implications of these investments, as well as the economic and geopolitical implications for the United States. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary of State to work with international partners to develop a strategy to address Chinese investments in global port infrastructure.

Overall, the Transparency for Malign Chinese Investments in Global Port Infrastructure Act seeks to increase transparency and awareness of Chinese investments in ports, and to develop a coordinated response to ensure that these investments do not pose a threat to US national security or economic interests.