The US House Armed Services Committee Wednesday backed a provision requesting the Pentagon submit a study to Congress on how the US military can implement naval blockades of fossil fuel shipments to China in the event of an armed conflict between the two nations
- Amendment sponsored by Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-Texas) was approved by voice vote
- Armed Services panel is in the process of considering the fiscal 2025 defense authorization measure
- The Pentagon assessment should include feasibility of blocking strategic waterways in proximity to China, including the Strait of Malacca; Taiwan Strait; Sunda Strait; South China Sea, and East China ...