Chinese investments in crucial U.S. technology could be causing national security concerns

2,839 views · Published 24 May 2018 · 7:10 · Indexed 24 September 2026

Channel: CBS News · 2018 · News & Politics

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A six-month Politico investigation reports Chinese companies are actively looking to acquire and invest in U.S. startups that are working on technology that is vital to the U.S. military and economy. According to Politico, the U.S. Committee on Foreign Investment is not adequately staffed to review all investments that could pose national security threats to the United States. Cory Bennett, deputy national security editor for Politico, joins CBSN to discuss his reporting.

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