US must innovate faster to counter China’s tech rise, lawmakers told

Lawmakers on a U.S. congressional committee have called for a significant acceleration in American innovation, emphasizing the need to outpace China's rapidly growing technological capabilities. The testimony before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce underscored the intensifying rivalry between the two economic superpowers.

The hearing occurred against a backdrop of escalating competition over technological standards, economic models, and global supply chains. This strategic face-off has intensified in recent months, despite efforts like a recent summit aimed at de-escalating tensions.

Adding to the debate, several members of Congress directed criticism at the Trump administration. They argued that certain policies enacted by the administration have inadvertently undermined crucial U.S. national interests, potentially hindering the nation's ability to compete effectively on the global technological stage.