China & Foreign Policy Reset
Tracking U.S. foreign policy toward China, trade policy, Taiwan tensions, and the broader effort to reassert American strength abroad.
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Military Readiness & Defense Funding
Tracking defense funding, military readiness, recruiting challenges, and policies affecting our armed forces and national defense.
China & Foreign Policy Reset
Tracking U.S. foreign policy toward China, trade policy, Taiwan tensions, and the broader effort to reassert American strength abroad.
Official Documents
White House: National Security Strategy 2026
The White House released its National Security Strategy prioritizing border security, military modernization, and economic independence from China.
Press Release · Jul 8, 2026
DOD Strategic Review: Modernizing Nuclear Deterrent Against China
The DOD released a strategic review calling for $300 billion in nuclear modernization investment to counter China's rapid nuclear expansion.
Agency Report · Jun 14, 2026
DOD Strategic Posture Review: Countering China in the Pacific
The Pentagon's classified strategic posture review, partially declassified, calls for a 15% increase in Pacific fleet deployments, enhanced missile defense for Guam, and expanded military partnerships with Taiwan, Japan, and the Philippines.
Agency Report · Jun 12, 2026
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Timeline
Jun 20, 2026
New Taiwan Arms Package Announced
The administration announced a $1.2 billion arms sale package to Taiwan, drawing condemnation from Beijing.
Source: China & Foreign Policy Reset
Jun 15, 2026
NDDA Markup Begins
The House Armed Services Committee began markup of the FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act.
Source: Military Readiness & Defense Funding
May 10, 2026
Trade Review Launched
USTR launched a review of Section 301 tariffs on Chinese goods.
Source: China & Foreign Policy Reset
May 1, 2026
DEI Office Eliminated
The Department of Defense announced the elimination of its Chief Diversity Officer position.
Source: Military Readiness & Defense Funding