Retired Brigadier General Rob Spalding warns that China's "quiet shutdown" of materials critical for US weapons production poses a significant threat to national security.
China has been discreetly restricting the supply of materials vital for the production of US weapons, sparking alarm among defense experts. Retired Brigadier General Rob Spalding has raised concerns that this strategic move could severely hamper the nation's military readiness.
"China is quietly shutting down the flow of materials that we need to make weapons," Spalding said during an appearance on Fox News. "This is a major threat to our national security."
China's 'Quiet Shutdown' of Materials Essential for US Weapons Raises Concerns
Spalding's warning comes amid mounting tensions between the US and China, particularly in the wake of the deadly withdrawal from Afghanistan three years ago. He believes China is exploiting the geopolitical dynamics to gain advantage.
Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance has echoed Spalding's concerns, alleging that the Biden-Harris administration is complicit in China's efforts to undermine the US auto industry. Vance cited the Gotion plant planned for Michigan, stating that the company's Chinese ties pose a security risk.
China's 'Quiet Shutdown' of Materials Essential for US Weapons Raises Concerns
"Kamala Harris not only wants to allow the Chinese Communist Party to build factories on American soil, she wants to pay them to do it with our tax money," Vance said.
Critics have also pointed to Vice President Harris' vote in favor of the Inflation Reduction Act, arguing that it includes subsidies for Chinese companies like Gotion. Former President Donald Trump, meanwhile, has pledged to boost the US economy through increased domestic energy production.
China's 'Quiet Shutdown' of Materials Essential for US Weapons Raises Concerns
Spalding emphasized the need for the US to address China's strategic maneuvers. "We need to develop a comprehensive strategy to counter China's economic and military aggression," he said.
The Meta CEO's recent revelation of pressure from the Biden-Harris administration to censor Americans has further fueled concerns about political interference in the digital sphere. Vance described the allegations as "bombshell news" that should raise serious questions about the integrity of American elections.
Experts agree that the US must remain vigilant in monitoring China's actions and ensuring its national security interests are protected. Failure to do so could have far-reaching consequences for the nation's military capabilities and geopolitical standing.
