Moolenaar: “Trump Administration Comes In From a Position of Strength” Ahead of Meeting With Xi
This week, Chairman John Moolenaar of the Select Committee on China discussed U.S.-China relations at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington D.C. in a conversation with John Murphy, the head of the Chamber’s international division. Moolenaar talked about the dangerous operating environment for American businesses in China and underscored there is momentum in Congress to take on the Communist regime's predatory practices.
On China’s support for Iran against the United States: “China portrays itself as a neutral broker of peace but it is very much enabling this conflict. The Trump Administration comes in from a position of strength” because China relies on energy coming through the Strait of Hormuz.
On transnational repression: “China’s national security laws are used to leverage Chinese nationals for the Communist Party's agenda.”
On technology and trade: “We can have trade, but we should never allow China to benefit militarily from our advantage. We should keep our advantage in technology.”
On Taiwan: “We need to fulfill our commitments to Taiwan. The CCP has never governed Taiwan so when Xi says he’s pursuing reunification, he is far from historical fact.”
