Wang Ming’s so-called “Left dogmatism,” the Cultural Revolution, the Great Leap Forward, Mao’s “theoretical and practical errors concerning class struggle” and the “counter-revolutionary cliques of Lin Biao and Jiang Qing” are mentioned. This is not to say that tumultuous moments do not find mention. In this context, it is evident that this document isn’t about addressing past moments of turbulence and friction or engaging in meaningful reflection. As Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies, Shaheen has also long advocated for serious investments in scientific and technology innovation to protect the U.S.’s global leadership and national security against China.For instance, a lengthy article in the People’s Daily argued that the purpose of a historical resolution is to “strengthen the high degree of unity of the whole Party politically, ideologically and organisationally to unify the thoughts and consensus of the whole Party to unify the will and actions of the whole Party and to lay a more solid ideological foundation and develop a spiritual force for the Party to start a new journey.” In other words, resolutions about history are used by leaders as instruments to forge party unity and ensure political alignment towards future policy direction. She also recently introduced the Transatlantic Telecommunication Security Act (TTSA), which would strengthen European telecommunications infrastructure and counter China’s influence by helping key allies in the region build 5G networks. Included in the final bill was Shaheen’s provision to expand hands-on learning opportunities in STEM education to bolster the pipeline of students entering the STEM workforce and strengthen innovation in the economy. The comprehensive bill invests in innovative education, good-paying jobs and cutting-edge industries to increase American competitiveness and safeguard our national security against China. Earlier this summer, the Senate passed historic legislation supported by Shaheen, the U.S. Shaheen is a leader in the Senate in the push against an increasingly competitive and aggressive China, including through her role as co-chair of the Senate NATO Observer Group with Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC).
“On July 20, 2021, the government of Lithuania announced the opening of a Taiwan Representative Office in its capital city of Vilnius. support to Lithuania and Taiwan against Chinese economic manipulation.” “I’m proud to lead this bipartisan resolution with Senator Risch to strengthen U.S. Lithuania’s resolve to stand up for human rights and against economic encroachment by China is commendable,” said Shaheen. “China’s efforts to spread its influence across democracies in Eastern Europe are concerning, and the United States stands in solidarity with Lithuania against China’s abuse. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and chair of the Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation, and Jim Risch (R-ID), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, introduced a resolution commending the government of Lithuania for increasing ties with Taiwan and supporting its firm stance against coercion by China. Shaheen, Risch Introduce Resolution in Support of Lithuania’s Stance against Chinese Aggression November 07, 2021