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 […]…
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 […]…
How Far Will President Trump Go in Wagging the Dog?
“Wag the Dog” was a 1997 film starring Robert DiNiro and Dustin Hoffman. A U.S. president is caught in a sex scandal only two weeks after taking office. The White House turns to DiNiro and Hoffman to create a foreign threat, in this case Albanians who are seeking to use nuclear weapons against the United […]…
I talk about The New Art of War with China File
Here is a video of me talking with China File about Chinese government intrusions into American information systems, both by hacking and by planting spies. I heartily recommend it…
