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The chairman of the House Select Committee on China has called on President Biden to double down on opposing Chinese business competition.

Rep. Mike Gallagher, set to resign from Congress, expressed concerns in a Foreign Affairs op-ed that the current approach towards China may prioritize process over tangible outcomes, risking global security for the sake of bilateral stability. Co-authored with Matt Pottinger, the piece criticizes the administration’s stance on “managing competition” with China, advocating for a more assertive strategy to secure victory over Beijing.

Gallagher and Pottinger argue for a firm stance against China, emphasizing the need for actions that could be perceived as aggressive to protect global order. According to Gallagher and Pottinger, acknowledging and confronting the “new Cold War” with China is vital. “No country should relish waging another cold war. Yet a cold war is already being waged against the United States by China’s leaders,” they wrote, stressing the need for a proactive and unyielding strategy.

In their piece, Gallagher and Pottinger commended some of Biden’s actions, such as maintaining tariffs on Chinese goods and enhancing US microchip manufacturing. They also praise the defense production partnership with the UK and Australia as a significant achievement. However, they critique the administration’s handling of specific incidents, implying that a stronger stance is necessary. “Like the original Cold War, the new cold war will not be won through half measures or timid rhetoric,” they argue, pointing to the need for a clear and robust policy against China.