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US senators at a congressional hearing expressed concerns that the visa system facilitates China's alleged theft of American innovation. The discussion focused on legal channels like work visas and university research as potential pathways for espionage. This comes amid intensified US-China competition in artificial intelligence and advanced technologies.
South China Morning PostUS senators stated at a congressional hearing on Wednesday that the visa system aids China's alleged efforts to steal American innovation, particularly in artificial intelligence and advanced technologies. The hearing, titled 'Stealth Stealing: China’s Ongoing Theft of US Innovation,' addressed allegations of intellectual property theft across sectors including AI and military technology.
A Republican senator stated that through permissive legal channels, the US is inviting people who steal military and commercial secrets. She added that nations have laws requiring their citizens to spy and report back, which concerns her.
Concerns about these issues have gained renewed attention as the US and China compete for global AI supremacy.
The Chinese embassy in Washington did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The hearing highlighted ongoing allegations, with senators pointing to work visas and university research as potential pathways for China-linked espionage.
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