Rep. John Moolenaar: China is leveraging everything they possibly can against the U.S.

US-China Tech Competition - China is deploying customs officers to ports to scrutinize semiconductor shipments, aiming to enforce regulations and curb imports of Nvidia's China-specific chips [1] - The US aims for American technology to dominate globally, particularly in AI, but should not partner with countries like Russia, North Korea, China, and Iran due to technology theft concerns [4] - China's restrictions on rare earth elements and magnets are viewed as a challenge to the American economy, prompting the US to seek alternative sources [5][6] - China's actions are perceived as an attempt to demonstrate economic, military, and technological dominance, requiring a comprehensive response from the US [8][9] - The US needs to collaborate with allies like the Netherlands and Japan on export controls to effectively compete with China [11][13] Nvidia's Position - Nvidia desires its platform to be the foundation for global AI development, similar to an app store or operating system [2] - Nvidia is facing challenges in China, where access to its chips is being restricted [4][6] - China is reportedly cracking down on smuggled Nvidia chips, signaling a desire to reduce reliance on American chips [7] - The Chinese Communist Party's policies are influencing business decisions, potentially denying Chinese businesses access to Nvidia's H20 chips for political reasons [15] - Nvidia's chip sales to the UAE have been approved, but safeguards are necessary to prevent technology from reaching adversaries like China [16][17]