House Armed Services Committee Hearing: U.S. Military Strategy Regarding China
January 1, 2020
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The Frame
This hearing establishes the strategic framework for how the U.S. Department of Defense allocates resources and develops military policy to counter China's influence in global trade, territorial disputes, and international security.
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Department of Defense
The agency is subject to the committee's oversight and potential policy directives resulting from this hearing.
U.S. Military Personnel
Strategic shifts in how the U.S. approaches competition with China directly impact military operations and deployment priorities.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on January 15, 2020, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
- The committee focused on the Department of Defense's role in competing with China.
- Chairman Adam Smith identified China's actions regarding intellectual property theft and territorial claims as primary concerns.
- Three expert witnesses provided testimony: Michele A. Flournoy, Andrew Philip Hunter, and Rear Admiral Michael McDevitt.
- The committee maintains jurisdiction over the Department of Defense and military strategy.
- The hearing included the submission of prepared statements from all three witnesses into the official record.
- Post-hearing questions were submitted by members including Mr. Mitchell and Mr. Waltz.
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Why It Matters
This hearing establishes the strategic framework for how the U.S. Department of Defense allocates resources and develops military policy to counter China's influence in global trade, territorial disputes, and international security.
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Focus on Great Power Competition
The hearing marks a formal shift in committee focus toward long-term strategic competition with China as a primary military priority.
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