Below are collated congressional hearings that are either about China or involve China to some extent. Some of these are difficult to obtain in textualized format without costly subscriptions to specialized databases. Excepting those hosted on USCC or Govinfo, they have been specially formatted with color-coded witness statements.
† = contains color-coded keywords such as China, Chinese, PRC, etc.
Outpacing China: Expediting the Fielding of Innovation
February 15, 2024 |
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$1.5B is going to hypersonic research, which will triple the rate of tests; working with academia and commercial entities. The defense industrial base was discussed, as well as bringing 'innovation to scale,' such as funding smaller companies more quickly with new products. Issues of concern were also: obtaining and retaining talent, manufacturing, funding used on programs that are canceled, and unmanned systems and anti-UAS technologies |
Nomination Consideration of Admiral Samuel Paparo for Commander, INDOPACOM†
February 1, 2024 |
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Lawmakers inquired with Paparo on partnerships in the Indo-Pacific, China's influence in the region, cybersecurity issues, Joint Force capabiltiies and the PLA Navy's growth. Paparo reiterated coming to Taiwan's aid via Taiwan Relations Act if required to do so |
Examination of the US Coast Guard's Contributions to Maritime Security in the Indo-Pacific†
September 28, 2023 |
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Primary concerns included China's illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing and China's aggresive actions in the SCS. CG's ops around Guam and Oceania were covered |
Role of SpecOps in Supporting the National Defense Strategy [...] Competition with China & Russia†
May 17, 2023 |
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Summary upcoming |
DoD Missile Activities in Review for FY24†
May 9, 2023 |
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A concern about China testing more missiles were brought up; MDA says many U.S. tests are not publicized and/or are classified. |
DoD Space Activities in Review for FY24†
May 2, 2023 |
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Summary upcoming |
Air Force Posture for FY24†
May 2, 2023 |
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The Air Force is prioritizing facilities in the Pacific, with Hickam airfield urgently needing $1 billion for repairs. Issues relating to space and the Space Force were a major topic, to include near-peer threats from China and Russia in that domain. |
Air Force Modernization for FY24†
April 26, 2023 |
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The Air Force is looking to move away from several legacy platforms and work towards future capabilities. AF is continuing its transition from E-3 to the E-7 AEW&C platform--est. time is in FY2027. AF is requesting its highest % since 2009 for weapon system sustainment and repairable depot activities to assist with logistics |
Army Modernization for FY24†
April 18, 2023 |
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Summary upcoming |
Army Posture for FY24†
March 30, 2023 |
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Summary upcoming |
Navy Posture for FY24†
April 18, 2023 |
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Summary upcoming |
EUCOM & TRANSCOM Posture for FY24†
April 27, 2023 |
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Summary upcoming |
INDOPACOM & USFK Posture for FY24†
April 20, 2023 |
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Summary upcoming |
NORTHCOM & SOUTHCOM Posture for FY24†
March 3, 2023 |
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Summary upcoming |
Special Ops & CYBERCOM Posture for FY24†
March 7, 2023 |
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Summary upcoming |
Regional Nuclear Deterrence†
March 28, 2023 |
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Summary upcoming |
U.S. and Adversary Hypersonic Programs†
March 10, 2023 |
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Summary upcoming |
China's Current Economy: Implications for Investors and Supply Chains
August 21, 2023 |
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Summary upcoming |
China’s Pursuit of Defense Technologies: Implications for U.S. and Multilateral Export Control and Investment Screening Regimes
April 13, 2023 |
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Summary upcoming |
China’s Challenges and Capabilities in Educating and Training the Next Generation Workforce
February 24, 2023 |
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Summary upcoming |
China’s Military Diplomacy and Overseas Security Activities
January 26, 2023 |
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Summary upcoming |