Sec. 1260. Semiannual briefings on military of the People's Republic of China
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Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and not less frequently than every 180 days thereafter through March 30, 2027, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on— the military activities of the People’s Republic of China with respect to Taiwan and the South China Sea; efforts by the Department of Defense to engage with the People’s Liberation Army; and United States efforts to enable the defense of Taiwan and bolster maritime security in the South China Sea. Each briefing required by subsection
(a)shall include the following: An update on— military developments of the People’s Republic of China relating to any possible Taiwan or South China Sea contingency, including upgrades to the weapon systems of the People’s Republic of China, the procurement of new weapons by the People’s Republic of China, and changes to the posture of the People’s Liberation Army; military equipment acquired by Taiwan pursuant to the Presidential drawdown authority under section 506(a) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2318(a) ) or through the direct commercial sales or foreign military sales processes; United States efforts to deter aggression by the People's Republic of China in the Indo-Pacific region, including any campaigning or exercise activities conducted by the United States; and United States efforts to train the military forces of Taiwan and allies and partners in Southeast Asia. The most recent information regarding the readiness of or preparations by the People's Liberation Army to potentially conduct aggressive military action against Taiwan. A description of any military activity carried out during the preceding quarter by the People's Republic of China in the vicinity of Taiwan. A description of engagements by Department of Defense officials with the People's Liberation Army, including with respect to maintaining open lines of communication, establishing crisis management capabilities, and deconfliction of military activities. Any other matter the Secretary considers relevant.
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