ChinaTalk DIU's Michael Brown on US-China Tech Competition
Jan 2, 2021
In this engaging discussion, Michael Brown, the Director of the Defense Innovation Unit, shares insights from his extensive experience in tech leadership. He highlights the rising threat of industrial espionage and the need for strategic collaboration in U.S.-China tech competition. Brown emphasizes the importance of advancing basic research and adapting military procurement to keep pace with innovation. The conversation also covers the nuances of research methodologies in both nations and the urgency for the U.S. to form solid strategies to maintain technological leadership amid rapid change.
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US-China Tech Marathon
- The US is in a tech race marathon with China, a more formidable threat than Russia.
- This competition requires long-term strategic planning and investment.
Three-Pronged Approach
- The US government, academia, and private sector must all improve for the tech race.
- Each sector needs to increase R&D and long-term planning.
Balancing Research
- The US needs more investment in both basic and applied research.
- Basic research is crucial for groundbreaking discoveries and new industries, while applied research drives economic transformation.