Esper described China as the 'pacing threat' for the U.S. Department of Defense.
Sources
- Secretary of Defense Engagement at RAND Corporation ( ... (defense.gov)
- https://www.andrewerickson.com/2020/09/secdef-espers-china-focused-speech-at-rand-full-text-as-delivered/ (andrewerickson.com)
- https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/sep/16/mark-esper-says-china-will-be-us-militarys-primary/ (washingtontimes.com)
- https://www.defense-aerospace.com/articles-view/release/3/213051/war-of-words-between-china-and-unites-states-heats-up.html (defense-aerospace.com)
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