Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo called for tighter export controls on advanced technologies going to China and labeled Beijing “the biggest threat we’ve ever had.”
Raimondo made the comments at the annual Reagan National Defense Forum in California. “On matters of national security, we got to be eyes wide open about the threat. This is the biggest threat we’ve ever had,” she said.
Raimondo said there were areas where the US and China could cooperate and that Washington needed to manage its relationship with Beijing but added, “Make no mistake about it, China’s not our friend.”
Since taking her post as commerce secretary, Raimondo has overseen a ramping up of significant economic sanctions on China, including recent measures to limit Beijing’s access to advanced semiconductors. The US justifies the restrictions by claiming it’s trying to prevent China’s military from using the technology, but the chips being banned have many different uses.
Explaining her actions, Raimondo said, “I know there are CEOs of chip companies in this audience who were a little cranky with me when I did that, because you’re losing revenue. Such is life, protecting our national security matters more than short-term revenue.”
She continued, “Newsflash: democracy is good for your businesses. Rule of law here and around the world is good for your businesses.”
Raimondo said the US could not let China catch up to it technologically. “We’re a couple of years ahead of China. No way are we gonna let them catch up. We cannot let them catch up. So we’re gonna deny them our most cutting-edge technology,” she said.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin hit back at Raimondo, saying the US should “stop seeing China as a hypothetical enemy and saying one thing but doing another.”
Wang also said the US should “stick to the right perception and work with China to deliver on the common understandings reached in the San Francisco meeting,” referring to recent talks between President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Get real, Raimondo —
Raimondo said the US could not let China catch up to it technologically
. . . recent headlines
>China leading US in technology race in all but a few fields, thinktank finds
> State Department–funded study: China is beating U.S. in tech
> China Is Striking Back in the Tech War With the U.S.
> China outpacing US in critical tech research
> China graduates seven times as many engineers as the US
. . . And regarding threats you’re above your pay grade.
#2 in graduating engineers is India
India has “fast track” programs, one year here
hmm. maybe we should employ the Chinese to protect us from the Iranians who are the veritable devils and are building a death-star to squash the rest of the universe.
“death-star”?? Iran? I thought we were developing a space laser, or, maybe that was Israel (according to MTG)?
You mean according to MGM
Her coin dropped late…! China is already ahead of US in many areas…!
China is better at capitalism.
This may be the real clue.
I thought Russia was the biggest threat ever…that’s before I thought terrorism was the biggest threat ever. Can we get some clarity here, because I don’t know who to fear these days (except the Biden administration).
Or several administrations before the Biden administration.
It was the dead war criminal Kissinger, may he rest in peace, who said “It may be dangerous to be America’s enemy, but to be America’s friend is fatal.” China’s smart enough not to be “our friend.”
The Neo-cons/libs are not just a threat, but a fully engaged enemy.
My mom and dad said that i am the smartest, and the bestest, and chosen to be number one in everything, and for the eternity. And China is the biggest and stupidest anoyance that wants to spoil my party! My party my rules, and I can cry if I want to! There,
Newsflash. Mommy and Dady may be wring. You may have to leave the gifted and talented class and go to the ordinary class and mingle with ordinary kids. Adjustment may require a few years of counseling.
The Chines people know that investing in their people is the best investment there is.
We are much too materialistic to admit that, education serves the nation and serves the whole society, but it would cost money, taxes.
Check this out, Raimondo
. .from GlobalTimes
Supply chain expo promotes globalization; companies attracted by China’s manufacturing prowess, huge market
Foreign visitors tour the first China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing on December 2, 2023.
Exhibitors to the first China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE), just concluded in Beijing, signed about 200 business deals and cooperation agreements, worth more than 150 billion yuan ($21 billion).
Despite pressure from some Western countries calling for “decoupling” or “de-risking,” the event showcased how multinational businesses, including foreign companies, voted to maintain closer economic ties with China. . .here
Check this out, Raimondo
. .from GlobalTimes
Supply chain expo promotes globalization; companies attracted by China’s manufacturing prowess, huge market
Foreign visitors tour the first China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing on December 2, 2023.
Exhibitors to the first China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE), just concluded in Beijing, signed about 200 business deals and cooperation agreements, worth more than 150 billion yuan ($21 billion).
Despite pressure from some Western countries calling for “decoupling” or “de-risking,” the event showcased how multinational businesses, including foreign companies, voted to maintain closer economic ties with China. . .here