The Charlie Kirk Show Judgment Day for the American Economy? with Edward Dowd and David McCormick
Mar 15, 2023
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China Leading In Critical Technologies Threatens US Primacy
- David McCormick warns China leads in many critical technologies and poses a techno-authoritarian challenge to US primacy.
- He cites an Australian analysis showing China leading in 37 of 44 critical technologies and urges a whole-of-nation strategy.
Decouple Critical Supply Chains From China
- Strategically decouple critical supply chains like semiconductors and pharmaceuticals from China and secure them with allies.
- McCormick calls for onshoring semiconductors and reviewing outbound investments to prevent enabling Chinese tech gains.
Consistent Consequences Are Needed To Deter China
- Holding China accountable requires clear, consistent consequences and bipartisan strategy rather than piecemeal signals.
- McCormick points to failures like the spy balloon and Wuhan lab ambiguity as examples of weak responses that embolden bad behavior.