Former US defense secretary Chuck Hagel and other national security officials have warned that China is outstripping the US in critical technology sectors and are urging Congress to allocate at least $16 billion for the National Science Foundation (NSF) in fiscal year 2025. This follows significant layoffs at the NSF, which risk undermining the US's innovative capabilities. The officials express concern over China’s strategic research investments, asserting that maintaining US leadership in technology is critical for economic and military strength in future conflicts.
The ex-officials want Congress to provide at least $16bn authorized for the NSF in fiscal year 2025, emphasizing that this is a race we cannot afford to lose.
China is making significant strategic investments in basic and applied research, positioning the country to outpace us in critical areas that could determine the outcome of future conflicts.
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