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THINK TWICE Act: US Strategy to Counter Chinese Global Arms Sales and Influence.

This legislation mandates US intelligence and defense agencies to produce annual reports detailing China's global arms sales, assessing their capabilities, and analyzing the risk they pose to US assets and allies. Furthermore, it requires the development of a comprehensive strategy to actively discourage foreign nations from purchasing Chinese military equipment by highlighting risks and offering more competitive US alternatives. The goal is to strengthen US national security and global defense industry competitiveness.
Key points
Mandatory annual intelligence reports on Chinese weapons systems, their capabilities, and likely buyers, including non-state actors.
Requirement to develop a strategy to dissuade countries from buying Chinese arms through information campaigns and offering attractive US financing options.
Analysis of using sanctions or export controls as a deterrent against nations that procure new Chinese weapons systems.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_2424
Sponsor: Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE]
Process start date: 2025-07-23