Senate Democrats Unveil Plan to Counter China’s Influence

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) speaks at a press conference before the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump resumes at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Jan. 23, 2020. Drew Angerer/Getty Images

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senate Democrats have released their plan for countering communist China’s influence on Thursday, unveiling a $350 million package of legislation seeking to boost U.S. competitiveness and reestablish diplomatic efforts through international organizations like the World Health Organization.

The plan (pdf) was backed by 11 Democrats, including Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer. It was announced just before a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on countering China.