The Chinese Communist Party remains the “absolutely unparalleled” long-term priority for the U.S. intelligence community.
Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines made the comment to Congress on Tuesday following the release of the annual threat assessment report at a time when Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has become a leading point of national security distress for the United States and the rest of the world.
“So, if some would see this catastrophic decision by the Russian government as a storm, but China is more like the climate, right?” Republican Rep. Sean Maloney asked. “And it remains the persistent existential long-term threat. So Director Haines, how are we going to stay focused on China as we work this emergency in Ukraine?”
The ODNI report added: “Beijing is increasingly combining growing military power with its economic, technological, and diplomatic clout to strengthen CCP rule, secure what it views as its sovereign territory and regional preeminence, and pursue global influence.
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