US needs ‘manufacturing renaissance’ to compete with China: Report

US needs ‘manufacturing renaissance’ to compete with China: Report
US needs ‘manufacturing renaissance’ to compete with China: Report

Reagan Institute warns of “inadequate” investments, “exceedingly fragile” supply chains, and “insufficient” accountability of government officials, among other US weaknesses.

To Transform Tech, DoD Must Stop Being An ‘Innovation Tourist:’ Report

To Transform Tech, DoD Must Stop Being An ‘Innovation Tourist:’ Report
To Transform Tech, DoD Must Stop Being An ‘Innovation Tourist:’ Report

The current approach “is more akin to innovation tourism—with the DoD sampling the local fare of the United States’ various tech hubs—than a bona fide strategy for bringing emerging technologies into the department,” the report notes.

China Bill Doubles DARPA’s Budget, Adds $52B For US Chips

China Bill Doubles DARPA’s Budget, Adds $52B For US Chips
China Bill Doubles DARPA’s Budget, Adds $52B For US Chips

“This is a strong start,” Sen. Sasse said of the 2,400-page, $250 billion legislation designed to bolster the US in its competition with China.

Sen. Young: ‘Go On Offense’ In China Tech Race; Bipartisan Bill Gathers Steam

Sen. Young: ‘Go On Offense’ In China Tech Race; Bipartisan Bill Gathers Steam
Sen. Young: ‘Go On Offense’ In China Tech Race; Bipartisan Bill Gathers Steam

“Some do not believe this is an appropriate role for the government…” Republican Sen. Young said in an interview. “…[B]ut, simply, the private sector and venture capital community is not up to shouldering this task on its own.”