Audio Briefs How Interagency Campaigns Can Counter Chinese Gray Zone Incursions in the Pacific
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Mar 13, 2025 The discussion dives into China's gradual tactics in the Pacific, showcasing coercive diplomacy and economic infiltration that challenge U.S. influence. Recent cases from the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam highlight these strategies. A comprehensive counter-strategy is proposed, emphasizing cooperation between intelligence, law enforcement, and economic measures. The initiative, Jade Spear, targets illegal fishing while urging collaboration across both government and private sectors to effectively combat China's encroachment in the region.
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China's Long Game
- China uses a steady, long-game approach to erode U.S. advantages in the Pacific.
- This involves coercive diplomacy, weaponized migration, and criminal elements, mirroring tactics used by Russia.
Harmonizing Power
- The U.S. must harmonize its instruments of power to counter China's gray zone activities.
- This requires a different mindset than preparing for traditional warfare, focusing on shaping the battlespace to prevent conflict.
Marianas as a Testbed
- The Northern Mariana Islands' visa waiver program has been exploited by Chinese nationals to gain unauthorized access to Guam.
- In December 2024, seven Chinese citizens were apprehended near Anderson Air Force Base during a missile test.