House Select Committee on China Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) is contemplating having his panel undergo 'wargaming' scenarios of how an invasion of Taiwan would play out.
House Select Committee on China Chairman Mike Gallagher is contemplating having his panel undergo"wargaming" scenarios of how an invasion of Taiwan would play out.
The panel was established after Republicans took control of the lower chamber. Gallagher believes the U.S. should focus on deterrence by aiding Taiwan in hopes of scaring off an invasion — something he insists will be core to the panel's deliberations. Part of his goal is to inject some life into what can often be dull congressional hearings. To break the mold, Gallagher is also eyeing possible field hearings on China, per Semafor.
Regardless of the outcome, most war games conclude that a war between China and Taiwan would result in a catastrophic loss of life. Beijing has been bolstering its military in the region and made numerous incursions into Taiwan's air defense identification zone last year.Ranking member Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi views the China panel as a golden opportunity for Congress to make bipartisan strides on a complex matter.
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