The COUNTER Act of 2025 directs U.S. intelligence and diplomatic agencies to develop a comprehensive strategy to counter China's expanding global military presence. Based on congressional findings that highlight China's efforts to establish overseas bases like the 2017 Djibouti facility and expanded operations at Cambodia's Ream Naval Base, the bill requires the Director of National Intelligence to assess risks to U.S. power projection within 180 days. The Secretary of State must coordinate with Defense officials to create a counter-strategy that identifies the five highest-risk locations where China maintains or seeks military facilities and recommends actions to prevent host countries from allowing Chinese bases. The legislation establishes an interagency task force to implement this strategy and mandates quadrennial reviews to keep the U.S. approach current and effective.
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