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Subcommittee hearing urges whole‑of‑government U.S. strategy to counter China in ASEAN
Summary
House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee members and outside experts at a hearing said the United States must adopt a coordinated, whole‑of‑government approach—economic, security, diplomatic and law‑enforcement—to remain the partner of choice in Southeast Asia and blunt growing Chinese influence.
Chairwoman Kim opened a House Foreign Affairs subcommittee hearing on U.S. engagement with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, urging a coordinated approach to counter China’s influence.
“This hearing presents an opportunity for us to examine China's growing footprint in ASEAN and to discuss ways The US can counter it by strengthening cooperation across economic, security, diplomatic, and law enforcement sectors,” Chairwoman Kim said in her opening statement.
The panel of outside experts told the subcommittee the United States retains advantages in trust and security cooperation but risks losing ground without a clearer, sustained strategy. “China seeks to control all activity, peacetime, and military in clear violation of international law,” said Gregory…
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