China Military Power Transparency Act of 2025

## Summary This bill, titled the *China Military Power Transparency Act of 2025*, updates and extends the requirement for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to produce an annual report analyzing military and security developments in China. Originally set to expire in 2027, the reporting mandate is now extended through 2030. The bill also expands the scope of the report to include new areas of concern, such as China’s cooperation with other countries on nuclear and drone technologies, its acquisition of foreign farmland, and the role of its cyber capabilities in potential conflicts. Additionally, it requires detailed assessments of China’s military strategies in scenarios involving Taiwan, including cyber-driven economic warfare, invasion plans, and blockades. The goal is to improve U.S. understanding of China’s evolving military power and inform national security planning. ## Key Points - Extends Reporting Deadline: Pushes the expiration of the annual China military report from January 31, 2027, to January 31, 2030. - Adds Nuclear and Drone Partnerships: Requires analysis of China’s international collaboration on nuclear weapons and drone technology development. - Foreign Farmland Acquisitions: Includes China’s investments in overseas farmland as part of its broader military and economic influence assessment. - Cyber Capabilities in Conflict: Mandates evaluation of how China’s cyber forces might be used against the U.S. in wartime, including attacks on infrastructure. - Taiwan Conflict Scenarios: Adds detailed reporting on China’s likely military strategies in a Taiwan-related conflict, such as cyber-enabled economic warfare, invasion tactics, or blockades. ## Impact Areas - U.S. Department of Defense: Must continue preparing detailed annual reports on China’s military activities until 2030. - Congress and Policymakers: Enhanced data will shape legislative decisions on defense budgets, strategy, and U.S.-China relations. - U.S.-China Relations: Increased scrutiny of China’s actions, particularly in emerging tech (biotechnology, cyber) and economic tactics, may influence diplomatic and trade policies. - Global Security and Economic Trends: The report’s findings could affect international alliances, export controls, and responses to China’s global investments. - Public Awareness: Transparency about China’s military advancements and strategies may inform public debate on national security priorities.