A US advisory committee has urged for a government inquest into how far outsourcing to China has weakened the US defense structure.

In its annual report, the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission pointed out that the U.S is facing a growing threat of Chinese spying.

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The report says that Chinese spies have been infiltrating US organizations and has urged the congress to ban Chinese state enterprises from acquiring ownership and control of US firms.

The committee is worried that China's growing military strength might embolden it to use force while pursuing its interests.

"China's pursuit of expeditionary capabilities, coupled with aggressive trends that have been displayed in both the East and South China seas, are compounding existing concerns about China's rise," the report said.

According to the committee, the ongoing reforms in the People's Liberation Army of China will strengthen Beijing further. They are also worried by the fact that China is close to complete the construction of its first domestically produced aircraft carrier.

The report went on to say that given China's enhanced strategic lift capability, strengthened employment of special operation forces, and more experience in operating beyond its borders, it may resort to use force to protect its interests.

The committee warns that China's rising stock among US allies and partners in Asia should further serve to alarm the United States. According to the panel, the United States response to the threat by China has been sluggish due to lack of coordination in the intelligence community.

The report recommended the US State Department to educate US students going to China on the recruitment methods used by Chinese agents.

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