This is a resolution expressing the U.S. House of Representatives' disapproval of South Africa's decision to host joint military exercises with China and Russia in February 2023. Essentially, Congress is saying it doesn't want South Africa working militarily with these two countries. The resolution asks South Africa to stop planning any future military drills with China and Russia, and instead participate in military exercises led by the United States. Beyond that, it's asking the Biden administration to take a hard look at the overall relationship between the U.S. and South Africa to figure out where things stand and what might need to change. This is really about geopolitical concerns—the U.S. wants to maintain stronger military and strategic ties with South Africa rather than see that country deepen its military relationships with China and Russia, which are seen as strategic competitors to American interests.

Opposing the Republic of South Africa's hosting of military exercises with the People's Republic of China and the Russian Federation, and calling on the Biden administration to conduct a thorough review of the United States-South Africa relationship.

James, John

 <p>This resolution states that the House of Representatives opposes South Africa's hosting of military exercises with China and Russia in February 2023. The resolution calls on the government of South Africa to (1) cancel all future military exercises with China and Russia and (2) rejoin U.S.-led exercises. Additionally, the resolution calls on the Biden administration to conduct a review of the status of the United States-South Africa bilateral relationship.</p> 