Testimony
The United States’ Strategic Competition with China
Chairman Reed, Ranking Member Inhofe, and distinguished members of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, thank you for the opportunity today to testify at this important hearing on “The United States’ Strategic Competition with China.” My testimony today will focus on three issues: China’s gray zone tactics in support of its strategic objectives; deterrence in the Taiwan Strait and U.S. policy toward Taiwan; and the role of U.S.-China military ties in deterring conflict and managing escalation.