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US defense bill targets China with $1T spending, tech restrictions

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The 2027 US defense bill, with over $1 trillion in proposed spending, is set to be a significant piece of legislation focusing on countering China. The House of Representatives has already passed its version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), but it faces a more challenging route in the Senate. Key provisions within the bill aim to restrict the Pentagon's procurement of Chinese-made technology and materials, targeting 'entities of concern' and limiting the use of defense funds for certain foreign-built vessels. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Han Li,Seong Hyeon Choi ·

    5 things to watch out for in 2027 US defence bill aimed at countering China

    The 2027 US defence bill, covering more than US$1 trillion in proposed defence spending, will be one of the most closely watched pieces of legislation when Congress returns after the midterm elections, with efforts to counter China running through nearly every corner of the text.…

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