Senate Hearing on U.S.-China Technology Competition
January 1, 2022
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The Frame
This hearing informs potential future legislation and policy regarding U.S. economic and technological competition with China, which impacts domestic industries, academic research, and international trade relations.
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U.S. Technology Sector
Companies in this sector are subject to potential policy changes regarding international trade, supply chain security, and competition with Chinese firms.
Academic Institutions
Universities are being engaged by the committee regarding security risks and the protection of critical research from foreign influence.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2022.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on May 11, 2022, by the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence.
- The committee focused on the economic and technological competition between the U.S. and the People's Republic of China.
- Chairman Warner stated the committee's focus is on the Chinese Communist Party and its authoritarian order, not the Chinese people or Chinese-Americans.
- The committee has been conducting 'classified roadshows' to inform industry, academia, and the public about threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party.
- The committee previously held an open hearing on counterintelligence threats from the PRC in August 2021.
- The hearing highlighted the role of Huawei as a dominant supplier of global communications infrastructure as a primary concern for U.S. intelligence.
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This hearing informs potential future legislation and policy regarding U.S. economic and technological competition with China, which impacts domestic industries, academic research, and international trade relations.
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The committee is moving beyond traditional closed-door intelligence briefings to conduct public hearings and 'classified roadshows' to educate the private sector and academia.
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