US Senators Introduce Bill to Counter China’s Gray-Zone Tactics
Two US senators have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at responding to China’s coercive gray-zone tactics in the Indo-Pacific. The bill, introduced by Senators Tammy Duckworth and Marsha Blackburn, would direct the US government to strengthen cooperation with regional allies and develop a strategy for monitoring China’s behavior. It also calls for a task force to track China’s aggressive operations that fall short of armed conflict and provide regular reports to Congress. Duckworth, a longtime supporter of Taiwan, said during a visit earlier this year that she wants the United States to remain a reliable partner.
US Tackles Gray-Zone Tactics
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Senators present bill on China’s Indo-Pacific actions
REPORTER:
Two US Senators have introduced a bill responding to China’s gray-zone tactics in the Indo-Pacific.
Senators Tammy Duckworth and Marsha Blackburn’s bill would direct the US government to enhance cooperation with Indo-Pacific allies and submit a strategy for monitoring China’s behavior. It also directs a task force to track China’s aggressive operations and give regular progress reports to Congress.
Senator Duckworth is a long-standing supporter of Taiwan. She said on a visit earlier this year she wants to ensure the US remains a reliable partner.
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Senators introduce bill on China gray-zone oversight
REPORTER:
Two US Senators have introduced a bill responding to China’s coercive gray-zone tactics in the Indo-Pacific.
Senators Tammy Duckworth and Marsha Blackburn’s bill would direct the US government to enhance cooperation with Indo-Pacific allies and submit a strategy for monitoring PRC behavior. It also directs a task force to track China’s aggressive operations that stop short of war and give regular progress reports to Congress.
Senator Duckworth is a long-standing friend to Taiwan, and said on a visit earlier this year that she wants to ensure the US remains a reliable partner for Taiwan.
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Senators introduce bill to improve gray-zone oversight
REPORTER:
Two US Senators introduced a bill outlining a response to China’s coercive gray-zone tactics in the Indo-Pacific.
Senators Tammy Duckworth and Marsha Blackburn introduced the bipartisan bill, if passed, would direct the State Department to enhance overall cooperation and enhance public oversight. It requires department to submit a strategy for monitoring PRC behavior and identify partners for key areas of collaboration. It also directs a task force to track and strengthens tools for countering or mitigating PRC gray-zone operations and give regular progress reports to Congress.
Senator Duckworth is a long-standing friend to Taiwan, and said on a visit earlier this year that she wants to ensure the US remains a “reliable partner for Taiwan.”
