Author of "The New Art of War: China's Deep Strategy Inside the United States"

Author Archives: William Holstein

Mike Brown: Government and industry have to work together to counter China’s technology gains

Mike Brown might be the smartest guy in the U.S. government when it comes to China October 24, 2019 Print Edition China Has ‘Concerning’ Leads Over U.S. in Tech, Defense Department Official Says Michael Brown sees lack of government investment, as well as tensions between Washington and Silicon Valley, as part of problem YOU MAY […]…

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Very important China article in New York Times

There is a very important article in today’s New York Times, seen here: The U.S. government is debating how to keep advanced technology out of the Chinese government’s hands, particularly if it might have military uses. But no one can agree. Industry wants to return to business as usual, which is not smart from a […]…

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My op-ed in the Wall Street Journal

China’s Techno-Kleptomania   Beijing’s schemes imperil American companies and national security. It’ll take a huge effort to stop them. William J. Holstein Oct. 14, 2019 6:58 pm ET ILLUSTRATION: CHAD CROWE The news that the U.S. has arrested Peng Xuehua of Hayward, Calif., for allegedly funneling classified American secrets to China’s Ministry of State Security can’t […]…

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My appearance at Columbia

I was pleased to have the opportunity to talk today about The New Art of War today at Columbia University. One of America’s top China watchers, Andrew Nathan, was my moderator. The audience consisted of a large number of Chinese students, which led to some fascinating exchanges. One in particular: when I said Americans had […]…

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