Biden announces new Pentagon-run China task force

[Elderberry]

Defense News 2/10/2021

President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced at the Pentagon a review of how the military is postured to deter China in the Pacific region.

Biden, who was joined by Vice President Kamala Harris as he made his first visit to the department since taking office, said the review will help “chart a strong path forward on China-related matters.”

“It will require a whole-of-government efforts, bipartisan cooperation in Congress, and strong alliances and partners,” Biden said. “That is how we will meet the China challenge and ensure the American people win the competition of the future.”

The effort, described by the department as a “sprint,” is aimed at delivering its findings to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin within four months; however, the report is not expected to include a public-facing document.

It will be made up of “up to” 15 civilian and uniformed officials, and will be led by Ely Ratner, a former deputy national security adviser to Biden who joined the department as Austin’s special assistant on China.

More: https://www.defensenews.com/pentagon/2021/02/10/biden-announces-new-pentagon-china-task-force/

[PeteS in CA]

So another committee, , not a CBG.