5 things to watch out for in 2027 US defence bill aimed at countering China
Involving more than US$1 trillion in proposed defence spending, competition with Beijing looms large across its varied legislative span
Whatever happens to the bill, competition with China looms large across the legislation. Provisions targeting “foreign adversaries” and “entities of concern” would curb Pentagon purchases of Chinese-made technology and materials, while restricting the use of defence funds to buy certain used foreign-built vessels.
