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FEB 10, 2021
- US President Joe Biden has announced the launch of a new China task force that will provide recommendations on military strategy to the Department of Defense, DoD to counter growing challenges posed by Beijing.
- Delivering speech at the Pentagon, President Biden said, the task force will work quickly, drawing on civilian and military experts across the department.
- It will need a whole government effort, strong alliances, partnerships, and bipartisan cooperation in Congress.
- He said, the task force will provide recommendations to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on key priorities and decision points to facilitate a strong path forward on China-related matters.
WHY A SEPARATE TASK FORCE?
- Mr. Biden said, the US needs to meet the growing challenges posed by China to keep peace and defend its interests in the Indo-Pacific and globally.
- He said, the new panel will look at strategy and operational concepts, technology, and force posture.
- The US needs to take on opportunities and dangers of the emerging technologies, needs to enhance its capabilities in cyberspace.
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