Congressman John Moolenaar (R-Michigan) was appointed Chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Earlier this year, in defiance of Beijing’s warnings, he joined a bipartisan congressional visit to Taiwan. Prior to embarking on his official trip to Taipei, he conveyed to the press, “Taiwan is a tremendous ally to the United States, and it is a strong economic partner… Sadly, the people of Taiwan face daily harassment and intimidation from the Chinese Communist Party, and CCP leader Xi Jinping has made no secret of his desire to oppress the people of Taiwan.” This statement not only reflects his sentiments toward the PRC and its leader but also suggests his readiness to embrace a hawkish stance on China, advocating for a more assertive foreign policy in US-PRC relations.

According to its website, the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party is a bipartisan congressional committee that aims to build consensus “on the threat posed by the Chinese Communist Party and develop a plan of action to defend the American people, our economy, and our values.” In pursuit of this goal, the committee adopts a holistic approach, addressing the China challenge across multiple domains including military, economics, and technology.