Joe Biden, US lawmakers working on parallel tracks to bolster China tech policy
Published in 11 August, 2021
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In his first six months in office, US President, Joe Biden has brought into his administration experts with a wide range of tech, science and national security experience, taking the first steps in assembling a team to develop a more comprehensive policy toward China.
His first move was to create a new job to advise and coordinate three White House technology and national security teams. Tech policy veteran Jason Matheny was chosen for the position in March.
In May, scientist Eric Lander was confirmed as the director at the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), with the role newly elevated to cabinet level. And last week, former Pentagon official Alan Estevez was nominated to lead US tech export control in the Commerce Department.
All three picks have expertise straddling multiple areas of defence, technology and public policy.