‘America can not afford to take a seat idly by … whereas China positions itself to broaden its affect over a physique to which our nation belongs,’ the lawmakers wrote.
The proposal states that Qu has completed a lot to modernize FAO since taking workplace in 2019, with initiatives resembling opening regional workplaces, establishing an Workplace of Innovation and Chief Scientist position, and creating Sustainable Growth Targets.
The 17 lawmakers stated Qu’s nationality wouldn’t have been a priority, however since he took workplace in 2019, the variety of Chinese language appointees to excessive positions in FAO has practically doubled. In addition they famous that the company has sought to advance objectives that profit China over these prioritizing tackling the worldwide meals disaster.
“America can not afford to take a seat idly by–even in a time of political transition–whereas China positions itself to broaden its affect over a physique to which our nation belongs,” the lawmakers wrote.
They referred to as on Biden “to reject any proposal that might undermine effectivity in meals and agriculture-related organizations, strengthen China’s place, or weaken America’s management on the world stage.”
Moreover, they urged the president “to place American farmers, ranchers, foresters, and agricultural producers as the worldwide chief in meals and agriculture and to symbolize our nation’s manufacturing and beliefs throughout the globe.”
The letter was signed by Reps. Tracey Mann (R-Kan.), Brad Finstad (R-Minn.), John Moolenaar (R-Mich.), Austin Scott (R-Ga.), Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.), David Rouzer (R-N.C.), Ronny Jackson (R-Texas), Mary Miller (R-Unwell.), Doug LaMalfa (R-Calif.), Trent Kelly (R-Miss.), Mark Alford (R-Mo.), Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa); and Sens. Marshall, Invoice Hagerty (R-Tenn.), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), James Risch (R-Idadho), and Rick Scott (R-Fla.).