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This bill, known as the COUNTER Act of 2025, aims to develop a comprehensive strategy to address the People's Republic of China's (PRC) global military basing intentions. The legislation requires the Director of National Intelligence to submit an intelligence assessment within 180 days, analyzing the risks posed by PRC global basing to the United States and its allies. The Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, must develop a strategy that identifies at least five locations where the PRC is seeking to establish a physical presence, potentially transitioning into military bases. The strategy must include a comprehensive listing of government entities involved in addressing PRC global basing, detail efforts to mitigate national security impacts, and propose actions to prevent the PRC from establishing new bases. Additionally, the bill mandates the creation of an interagency task force to implement the strategy and identify mitigation measures. The legislation recognizes the PRC's expanding overseas logistics and basing infrastructure, which could allow the People's Liberation Army (PLA) to project military power at greater distances and potentially disrupt U.S. military operations. The bill requires quadrennial reviews and reports to Congress to ensure ongoing assessment and adaptation of the U.S. approach to countering PRC global basing efforts.

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