2011 report to congress - U.S.-China Economic and Security Review ...

dkrause on DSKHT7XVN1PROD with $$_JOB358might help alleviate inflationary pressures. Specific attentionshould be given to agricultural commodities and Chinese barriersthat may limit access to the Chinese market for Americangoods and products.22. Congress direct the Government Accountability Office to conducta review of efforts by the Chinese government to censorcontent on the Internet and identify the extent to which anyforeign technology providers may be assisting the governmentin its efforts.Chapter 2: China’s Activities Directly Affecting U.S. SecurityInterestsSection 2: China’s ‘‘Area Control Military Strategy’’The Commission recommends that:23. The relevant Congressional committees investigate the adequacyof security for the Department of Defense’s logistics datasystem, the time-phased force deployment data system, to ensurethat the data therein are secure from a cyberattack.24. Congress assess the adequacy of Department of Defense capabilitiesto conduct major operations in a degraded command,control, communications, computer, intelligence, surveillance,and reconnaissance environment for an extended period oftime.25. Congress direct the Government Accountability Office to evaluatethe Department of Defense’s early warning systems to ensurethat the department will have sufficient timely warningof a PLA attack in the event of a conflict.26. Congress require that the Department of Defense conduct periodicpeaceful naval and air exercises in the East Asian maritimeregion to demonstrate the U.S. commitment to freedom ofnavigation.27. Congress assess the adequacy of funding for Department of Defenseprograms that ensure the military’s ability to operate effectivelyagainst China’s Area Control Strategy measures. Suchprograms could include, at a minimum, robust theater ballisticmissile defense, antisubmarine warfare, advanced air-to-aircombat, command and control, and electronic warfare capabilities.28. Congress encourage the administration to continue to workdiplomatically and militarily with regional allies and friends toimprove their capacity to resist China’s Area Control Strategycapabilities.Section 3: The Implications of China’s Civil and MilitarySpace ActivitiesThe Commission recommends that:29. Congress mandate that the Department of Defense (and othergovernment space operators, as appropriate) assess and reportVerDate Nov 24 2008 13:46 Nov 10, 2011 Jkt 067464 PO 00000 Frm 00370 Fmt 6601 Sfmt 6601 G:\GSDD\USCC\2011\067464.XXX 067464