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How Interagency Campaigns Can Counter Chinese Gray Zone Incursions in the Pacific

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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Quick takeaways

  • China's gray zone tactics in the Pacific strategically undermine U.S. advantages through methods like coercive diplomacy and economic manipulation.
  • A successful counterstrategy against the CCP requires a comprehensive interagency approach that integrates military, intelligence, and economic efforts.

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Incremental Strategy of Chinese Competition

China employs a gradual approach to competition in the Pacific that seeks to erode U.S. advantages through strategic positioning rather than direct confrontation. This involves leveraging tactics such as coercive diplomacy, weaponized migration, and economic manipulation to create favorable conditions for the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Recent incursions into areas like Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands illustrate this strategy, utilizing loopholes and criminal networks to enhance Beijing's leverage without escalation. By effectively embedding themselves in key regions, the CCP is not only testing U.S. responses but also establishing pathways for future influence operations.

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