At the Hill & Valley Forum in Washington, senior American lawmakers outlined a multi-front strategy to counter China’s rise in artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and biotechnology. The approach includes export controls, domestic investment, and coordination with allies.
Senator Jim Banks described the AI race as part of a “second Cold War,” emphasizing the need to prevent China from gaining dominance. He cited the Trump administration’s AI action plan and his GAIN AI Act, which aims to tighten export restrictions on advanced chips.
Banks stressed that domestic customers should be prioritized for American-made chips and called the contest a “moral fight,” warning that the PRC would “lie, steal, and cheat.”
Representative John Moolenaar echoed the need for a defense-like posture, noting US dependence on Chinese supply chains. He emphasized the importance of using all available tools to win the competition and reduce reliance on adversaries.
Senator Todd Young highlighted biotechnology as another strategic front, referencing a national action plan and the role of public-private collaboration. He spoke alongside ARPA-H Director Alicia Jackson and Curie.Bio Co-Founder Zach Weinberg.
The forum reflected a broader shift in Washington, where AI, semiconductors, and biotech are viewed as interconnected arenas in the US-China strategic rivalry.
