And once again, we have to keep in mind that in China, there is no neatly divided private and government sector division. All of this is in service of the Chinese Communist Party and their military. Chinese companies are required to work hand in glove with the Chinese Communist Party, which means that private sector technology advances and military advances are one and the same. Mr. President, the time has come to stop dawdling when it comes to the Chinese Communist Party. Our national security is far more important than American companies chasing riches in the Chinese market. (10:07–10:21)
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Asserts that Chinese companies must collaborate with the Chinese Communist Party, linking private and military technology advances.
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