; and (3) providing actionable recommendations with respect to the United States relationship with the People’s Republic of China, which are aimed at protecting and strengthening United States national security interests. (b) Membership (1) Composition (A) In general The Commission shall be composed of the following members: (i) The Deputy National Security Advisor. (ii) The Deputy Secretary of Defense. (iii) The Deputy Secretary of State. (iv) The Deputy Secretary of the Treasury. (v) The Deputy Secretary of Commerce. (vi) The Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence. (vii) Three members appointed by the majority leader of the Senate, in consultation with the chairperson of the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate, one of whom shall be a Member of the Senate and two of whom shall not be. (viii) Three members appointed by the minority leader of the Senate, in consultation with the ranking member of the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate, one of whom shall be a Member of the Senate and two of whom shall not be. (ix) Three members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, in consultation with the chairperson of the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives, one of whom shall be a Member of the House of Representatives and two of whom shall not be. (x) Three members appointed by the minority leader of the House of Representatives, in consultation with the ranking member of the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives, one of whom shall be a Member of the House of Representatives and two of whom shall not be. (B) Qualifications The members described in clauses (vii) through (x) of subparagraph (A) who are not Members of Congress shall be individuals who are nationally recognized and have well-documented expertise, knowledge, or experience in— (i) the history, culture, economy, or national security policies of the People’s Republic of China; (ii) the United States economy