Protecting American Interests

By John McCain (R-AZ)

Senator John McCain (R-AZ) currently serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Armed Services.

The rocky relationship between the U.S. and China was in full view last year, highlighted by President Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington, D.C. and the U.S. Navy challenging China’s claims in the South China Sea. Known for his frank comments on current U.S. policy towards China, Senator John McCain (R-AZ) enumerated steps the United States should take to protect its interests in the region and how it can best deter an increasingly bold China.

The Cipher Brief: How would you assess the current state of the U.S.-China relationship? 

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