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United States, China Battle For Tech Leadership 20,000 Feet Under The Sea

April 6th, 2023

In an attempt to accelerate the spread of “digital authoritarianism” across the globe, China’s government is funding a $500 million undersea fiber optic network that will directly connect the Communist state with Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and potentially dozens more countries. This speed-of-light network, scheduled for completion in 2025, could permanently split the world’s internet infrastructure, preventing the free flow of data and information that is so vital to freedom and the advancement of democratic values. […]

ICYMI: Ensuring America Wins Tech Race Against China

April 2nd, 2023

It is imperative for lawmakers to focus on enacting policies that promote innovation and ensure our brightest minds in the public and private sectors have the runway they need to pioneer the cutting-edge breakthroughs of tomorrow. […]

How Advanced Technology Can Turbocharge America’s Supply Chain

March 28th, 2023

Tired of struggling to find goods and services, or paying exorbitant prices once you finally locate them? The solution might lie in advanced technology – but only if policymakers in Washington don’t impede progress. […]

American Technology Is A Powerful Weapon Against Autocratic Ambitions

March 21st, 2023

Yesterday, the world’s two biggest dictators – China’s Xi Jinping and Russia’s Vladimir Putin – sat side-by-side and pledged “to stand guard over the world order based on international law.” […]

Seven Days, Three Stories On China’s “Whole Of Society” Effort To Beat The U.S. In Technology

March 9th, 2023

Three media reports this week alone show China’s determined, “whole of society” effort to surpass the United States as the global technology leader. If Washington lawmakers don’t respond by accelerating U.S. innovation and supporting our domestic tech sector, we run the risk of surrendering our tech edge to China – and with it, geopolitical leadership. […]

What They Are Saying: Congress Outlines Importance Of Winning The Tech Race With China

March 7th, 2023

As the U.S. Senate holds a hearing to examine anti-innovation legislation this week, the importance of maintaining our technological leadership as we face high-stakes competition with China cannot be understated. […]

New Study Shows China Leading in Dozens of Critical Technologies

March 6th, 2023

China has surged ahead of America in 37 of 44 categories of critical technologies, a comprehensive new report finds, and in some cases China is approaching a near-dominant position in that technology. […]

One Year After Russia’s Invasion: The Important Role U.S. Tech Companies Play in Advancing Democratic Values

February 22nd, 2023

February 24, 2023, marks the one-year anniversary of Russia’s unprovoked war against Ukraine. One critical lesson from this past year is that America’s technology industry not only is a vital element of our national security and prosperity, but it is also a powerful and proactive force when it comes to defending and advancing democratic values. […]

Black Innovators Made America the Global Technology Leader: Will Congress Undo This Success?

February 16th, 2023

Since our country’s founding, Black innovators have played a critical role in accelerating America’s growth and development in every field, especially in advanced technologies. As we celebrate Black History Month, we honor some of the Black innovators who have helped America become the global technology leader. […]

AEP Statement on State of the Union Address

February 8th, 2023

The American Edge Project, a coalition of two dozen domestic organizations, released the following statement in response to the President’s State of the Union address. […]