China's Threat to the US Surpasses Cold War Concerns: Deputy Secretary of State
Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell has expressed that the United States is facing a threat from China's communist regime that surpasses the severity of the Cold War. A senior House lawmaker has also emphasized that the regime poses an "immediate danger."
Kurt Campbell's Remarks
Campbell expressed these concerns during a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on September 18. The hearing was focused on the challenges posed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in the Indo-Pacific region.
Campbell stated, "The Cold War pales in comparison to the multifaceted challenges that China presents. It's not just the military challenges. It's across the board. It's in the Global South. It is in technology. We need to step up our game across the board."
The Biden administration has identified China as the "most consequential" challenge to the United States. It has expressed a desire for competition with Beijing, but not conflict or a new Cold War. The Pentagon has characterized China as its "pacing challenge," especially in areas like cyberspace, the Arctic region, and outer space.
The Importance of Bipartisanship
Campbell emphasized the importance of maintaining a bipartisan focus on China. He believes that sustaining bipartisanship is crucial for a national strategy in the Indo-Pacific region. He also expressed his belief that there is a recognition that this is the most significant challenge in our history.
He identified technology as the dominant area of competition, including artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and semiconductors.
Threats Posed by the CCP
Rep. Michael McCaul, the committee's chairman, also expressed his concerns about the threat posed by the CCP. He stated that the great power competition with China is not just a contest of military might or economic dominance; it is a struggle over the rules that will shape the 21st century and the global balance of power.
McCaul emphasized that the CCP poses an immediate danger to the security interests of the United States and its allies.
China's Ties with Russia
The hearing also scrutinized China's ties with Russia, particularly Beijing's support for the Russian war in Ukraine. Campbell expressed that the United States had been slow to recognize the intensity of engagement between CCP leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Campbell revealed that China's support for Russia's defense industry comes from the top of the CCP leadership. He also mentioned that China has provided "chips, some design features," and "some capacities associated with the making of explosives" which have significantly aided Russian capabilities on the battlefield.
Bottom Line
The threat posed by China's communist regime to the United States is a complex and multifaceted issue. The severity of this threat surpasses that of the Cold War, according to Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell. The challenges are not limited to military might but extend to areas such as technology, the Global South, and the Arctic region.
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