FDD's Foreign Podicy Breaking China
Apr 3, 2026
John Moolenaar, U.S. Representative and chairman focused on the Chinese Communist Party, gives a sharp, policy-driven perspective. He discusses China’s ties with Russia, Iran, and North Korea. He highlights fentanyl precursor flows, semiconductor smuggling, and supply-chain vulnerabilities. He also raises concerns about AI competition, Taiwan’s defense, and laws that bind Chinese companies to the party.
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China Subsidizes Fentanyl Precursors
- China subsidizes export of fentanyl precursor chemicals, creating an economic incentive to poison Americans.
- The committee found tax rebates that rewarded exporters despite domestic illegality, and the practice continues.
Press China On Fentanyl In Bilateral Talks
- Raise fentanyl precursor exports and subsidies directly in high‑level talks and press China for enforcement, Moolenaar says.
- He credits Trump and Marco Rubio for steps taken and urges continued pressure and tariffs on related chemicals.
Coexistence Must Be Contained By Deterrence
- Economic interdependence complicates competition; coexistence is necessary but must be balanced with deterrence.
- Moolenaar warns China aims to replace U.S. leadership via Belt and Road influence and sowing division globally.
