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Biden Announces Pentagon’s New China Task Force

By Matthew Beinart

Wednesday, February 10th, 2021

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Biden Announces Pentagon’s New China Task Force

President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the Pentagon on Feb. 10, 2021.

President Joe Biden announced Wednesday the Pentagon has stood up a new China Task Force to assess the department’s force posture and technology needs for future competition with Beijing. Biden said the task force is expected to provide recommendations within the next few months to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin “on key priorities and decision points so that we can chart a strong path forward on China-related matters.” “We need to take on the dangers and opportunities of emerging technologies, enhance…

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