U.S. Prioritizes Containment Of Communist China
In an opinion column, Josh Hammer argues the United States should treat the People’s Republic of China as its foremost geopolitical adversary and adopt a containment-focused Indo-Pacific strategy. He cites recent incidents including June federal charges alleging Chinese smuggling of the pathogen Fusarium graminearum, a CDC-confirmed California biolab discovery, a Chinese fighter radar lock on Japanese jets, and approval of Nvidia H200 chip sales to China. Hammer calls for strengthened alliances, intelligence sharing, and military deterrence.
Key Points
- 1Cites alleged Chinese smuggling of Fusarium pathogen and CDC-confirmed California biolab discoveries.
- 2Warns Nvidia H200 chip approvals and regional provocations bolster China’s military and surveillance capabilities.
- 3Urges practitioners to strengthen alliances, intelligence sharing, joint exercises, and deterrence posture immediately.
Scoring Rationale
Synthesis of credible incidents and clear policy implications yields high relevance with limited novelty and strategic orientation.
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