US urged to use Beijing playbook to secure Chinese tech transfers

US industrial policy and supply chain experts, speaking at an event on Thursday, have advised the United States to adopt a strategy similar to Beijing's industrial playbook. They suggest strategically opening specific sectors to Chinese investment to facilitate technology transfers, rather than solely imposing broad restrictions on Chinese technology. Experts argue that simply blocking Chinese tech without a plan to enhance domestic competitiveness will not help the US close the gap in areas where China currently leads. This recommendation comes as Washington considers new restrictions on Chinese technology, such as a potential ban on connected-vehicle technology linked to China and imports of Chinese humanoid robots. The panel was organized by the Quincy Institute.