U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, released a statement ahead of a planned meeting between President Joe Biden and Xi Jinping.
"President Biden needs to clearly lay out the steep consequences China will face if their aggressive behavior in the South China Sea continues. Xi needs to understand that the United States will not be intimidated, and we will continue to support our allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific. President Biden must also stand up for our military's ability to freely operate in the South China Sea – China's dangerous harassment of our pilots and sailors needs to come to an end."