The purpose of this legislation is to require the U.S. government to develop a comprehensive strategy in response to China's efforts to establish military bases and logistics networks around the world. This is aimed at countering the potential threats posed by China's military expansion and ensuring U.S. and allied interests are protected. Key provisions of the legislation include mandates for the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense to create a strategy that identifies at least five locations where China may be trying to establish military bases.