Clarksville Times

Today, the House Financial Services Committee is conducting a hearing titled "Examining Policies to Counter China," under the leadership of Chairman French Hill (AR-02). The session aims to address various strategies to counter China's influence and strengthen the United States' position.

Chairman Hill opened the hearing by welcoming members and expressing anticipation for the witnesses' testimony. He reflected on past discussions about "The Race to 5G," emphasizing that success in technology is not just about being first but having an economic system capable of transforming innovations into productive advancements.

Hill highlighted that while specific technological races, such as those involving TikTok or DeepSeek, are important, they should not overshadow broader economic and geopolitical contexts. He questioned what would happen if U.S. companies could not commercialize their advancements globally due to regulatory constraints or if bureaucratic hurdles hindered defense deployments.

The chairman stressed that winning technological races is insufficient without a robust political and economic system. He noted that tools like sanctions and export controls are part of the strategy but do not solely account for America's economic achievements.

Hill outlined several priorities for countering China: maintaining fiscal discipline, leading a transparent global financial system, nurturing innovative ideas from startups to IPOs, ensuring access to energy resources, and addressing domestic health challenges exacerbated by issues linked to China.

He concluded by asserting that these elements are crucial for any effective strategy against China and must be addressed comprehensively during the hearing.