In a significant policy speech delivered in the key early primary state of New Hampshire, Indian-American Republican presidential aspirant Nikki Haley has characterized China as an “existential threat” not only to the United States but to the entire world. She further claimed that China is actively “preparing for war.” Haley’s remarks come shortly after her Indian-American Republican rival, Vivek Ramaswamy, delivered a foreign policy speech focused on China, making both candidates popular GOP choices following former President Donald Trump.
Haley stated, “Strength and pride are essential to our national survival, especially in the face of Communist China. China is an existential threat. It has spent half a century plotting to defeat us.” She accused China of taking away American manufacturing jobs, pilfering trade secrets, and gaining control of critical industries, such as medicines and advanced technology.
Highlighting China’s rapid economic growth, Haley emphasized its ambition to become the world’s leading economy. She pointed out China’s substantial investments in its military capabilities, asserting that in some respects, China’s military is on par with the US armed forces and even surpasses them in certain areas.
Haley’s concerns extended to China’s strategic activities, including the deployment of spy balloons in American skies and the construction of a spy base near US shores in Cuba. She unequivocally stated, “Make no mistake: The Communist Party is preparing for war. And China’s leaders intend to win.”
Shifting her focus to economic policy, Haley outlined her plan to provide financial relief to middle-class Americans. She pledged that every middle-class family would receive significant tax relief, emphasizing the importance of individual choice in strengthening the economy.
Among her economic proposals, Haley promised to eliminate the federal gas and diesel tax, providing immediate savings to consumers dealing with rising gas prices. She also vowed to cut income taxes for working families and eliminate President Joe Biden’s green energy subsidies, aiming to halt cash windfalls for China.
Additionally, Haley expressed her commitment to fiscal responsibility by vetoing any spending bill that does not return the US to pre-Covid spending levels. She emphasized the need to rein in government bureaucracy, implementing term limits for bureaucrats, and allowing the removal of underperforming officials.
Nikki Haley emphasized that public service is a privilege, not a right, and that the government should serve the people rather than accumulate power. As she seeks the Republican nomination for the presidency, her stance on China’s threat and economic reforms is expected to be a focal point in the upcoming election.
