; and (B) to globally promote the idea that the Chinese political and economic model is superior to the governments of Western democracies. (8) The political influence operations of the Government of China and the Communist Party of China take advantage of the open and democratic nature of the United States, including— (A) constitutional protections for free speech and a free press; and (B) the desire of some individuals or institutions to attract Chinese investment, gain access to Chinese markets, or attain greater global influence. (b) Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that— (1) the political influence operations of the Government of China and the Communist Party of China are not soft power intended to persuade, but sharp power intended— (A) to penetrate or corrupt democratic countries; (B) to foster attitudes, behavior, laws, and policies favorable to the Government of China’s interest through disinformation, coercion, and other means; (C) to widen the scope of Chinese authoritarian influence around the world, including to suppress political dissent and internationally recognized human and civil rights of their citizens in nations around the world; and (D) to undermine the strength of American alliances around the world; and (2) the American people need reliable and current information— (A) to understand the malign goals of these political influence operations; (B) to identify the key institutions, individuals, entities, and ministries that carry out such operations; and (C) to distinguish the entities referred to in subparagraph (B) from the cultural, educational, and people-to-people exchanges that benefit the United States and China. (c) Statement of policy It is the policy of the United States— (1) to clearly differentiate between the Chinese people and culture and the Government of China and the Communist Party of China in official statements, media, and messaging