A group of Republican and Democratic senators introduced a bipartisan bill to create a 'China Grand Strategy Commission.' The intention is to develop a comprehensive plan for how the country should deal with the challenges posed by China.
Senators John Cornyn (R-Texas), Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and Angus King (D-Maine) unveiled plans Friday to create a two-year commission to tackle China's economic, security and military challenges from an "Administration-wide" perspective. Co-sponsors include a dozen senators from both parties such as Kevin Kramer (R-N.D.), Joe Manchin (D-Va.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.). The bipartisan group intends to add the bill as an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act of 2023.
The world is undergoing a period of significant change: economies are shifting, alliances are changing, and national security threats are rapidly evolving. At almost every turn, the United States is facing new challenges from an increasingly aggressive China.
The threat of China and the Communist Party
"The Chinese Communist Party is increasingly aggressive and well resourced, and its ambitions paint an alarming picture for our economic and national security," said Senator Cornyn. "Confronting threats from China is the greatest security imperative of our generation and a strategic, whole-of-government approach is the only way forward. The China Grand Strategy Commission will provide invaluable recommendations to guide our long-term approach toward China," he added.
In this regard, the China Grand Strategy Commission will, over the next two years, develop recommendations for a comprehensive strategy and government-wide approach to the U.S. relationship with the People's Republic of China in order to:
- Ensure a holistic approach to the People's Republic of China across all federal departments and agencies;
- Define the specific steps necessary to build a stable international order that takes into account the participation of the People's Republic of China in such an order;
- Provide practical recommendations regarding the U.S. relationship with the People's Republic of China aimed at protecting and enhancing U.S. national security interests.
The commission would have a total of 18 members, including two co-chairs elected by Congress and the president, six members of the Executive Branch, two senators, two members of the House of Representatives, and eight members from the private sector.
According to its supporters, the commission complements current congressional efforts to conduct oversight and build on the work of existing commissions focused on China. The proposal has the support of senior military officials.
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