S. 2424: Tracking Hostile Industry Networks and Kit while Thwarting Weapons Imports from Chinese Entities Act of 2025

This bill is titled the Tracking Hostile Industry Networks and Kit while Thwarting Weapons Imports from Chinese Entities Act of 2025, or THINK TWICE Act of 2025. It aims to address concerns about arms sales from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and their implications for U.S. national security and international relations. The key components of the bill include:

Findings

The bill states that:

• The PRC is a significant arms exporter, ranking fourth behind the United States, Russia, and France.
• Arms sales from the PRC are linked to its military growth and geopolitical objectives.
• These sales support various strategic interests, such as:
• Enhancing the image of the People’s Liberation Army.
• Collecting performance data on military hardware in various combat scenarios.
• Exacerbating U.S. tensions with allies.
• Building relationships that enhance China’s global influence.
• Securing Chinese economic investments abroad.

Reporting on Arms Sales

The bill requires the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State, to submit a report within 180 days of its enactment and annually thereafter. The report must include:

• Details on weapons systems and defense equipment available from the PRC.
• Technical capabilities of these items.
• Analysis of the impact of these systems on power balances in regions relevant to U.S. military commands.
• Identification of potential purchasers of PRC defense products.
• Security risks posed by these products.
• Future PRC weapon developments potentially hitting the market.
• Incentives that drive countries to purchase Chinese military equipment.

Strategy Development

Within one year of the bill’s enactment, the Secretary of State, with input from the Secretary of Defense, must formulate a strategy to deter countries from buying PRC weapons systems. This strategy will entail:

• A public awareness campaign to inform potential buyers about the risks of procuring Chinese military technology.
• Details on actions the U.S. could take to make its arms more attractive to buyers.
• Recommendations for U.S. defense contractors to offer competitive alternatives.
• Exploring sanctions or export controls as tools to discourage purchases of Chinese arms.
• Plans to counter Chinese misinformation concerning U.S. defense capabilities.

Reporting and Congressional Coordination

The bill mandates the submission of a report detailing the strategy and its implementation to specified congressional committees. This ensures that the government's actions are transparent and can be coordinated with legislative oversight.

Form of Reports

All reports mandated by this bill must be presented in unclassified formats but can include classified information to ensure security concerns are addressed properly.

Relevant Companies

• BA (Boeing Company) - As a major U.S. defense contractor, Boeing might be impacted by changes in arms sales competition, especially if China increases its military technology exports.
• RTX (Raytheon Technologies Corporation) - As a stakeholder in defense systems, Raytheon could face market shifts based on the strategy developed regarding arms sourcing from the PRC.