Annual Strategy to Counter PRC Influence

(a) In general The Country China Officer at each respective embassy, in consultation with the Chief of Mission for the respective country, shall develop a comprehensive, country-specific strategy to counter the influence of the People's Republic of China, including a plan to counter anti-American messaging by the People's Republic of China, within their country of responsibility. (b) Use of strategy The strategy developed pursuant to subsection (a) shall be used to equip all personnel across all embassies, consulates, and other diplomatic posts in the respective country of responsibility with the tools needed to effectively counter the influence of the People's Republic of China in their respective context and country of responsibility. (c) Submission During the 10-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, each Chief of Mission shall submit an annual report to the Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs that— (1) describes the implementation of the strategy developed pursuant to subsection (a) during the reporting period; and (2) assesses specific challenges and opportunities relating to the People's Republic of China in the respective country of responsibility. (d) Distribution The Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs shall submit an annual report that summarizes the information contained in the reports received pursuant to subsection (c) to the heads of the bureaus of the Department of State, as appropriate. (e) Exclusions Countries with limited or no investments by the Government of the People's Republic of China shall be excluded from the strategy developed pursuant to subsection (a).