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Ex-CIA official urges US to spy on Chinese firms for tech race

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A former CIA official has advocated for the United States to engage in economic espionage against Chinese companies to maintain its technological advantage. David Cohen, who previously served as deputy director of the CIA, argued that the current US policy of abstaining from such activities disadvantages American firms and amplifies the threat posed by China's rapid technological advancements. This call suggests a potential shift in US foreign relations strategy concerning technological competition. AI

RANK_REASON Commentary from a former intelligence official on US-China tech competition policy.

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Ex-CIA official urges US to spy on Chinese firms for tech race

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Xiaofei Xu ·

    US should spy on Chinese firms to maintain edge in tech race: ex-CIA official

    A former CIA official has called for Washington to spy on foreign companies to help US firms stay ahead in the technology race, in what would represent a break from long-standing US policy amid intensifying competition with China. “The US lead in many crucial advanced technologie…

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