China Surpasses U.S. in Tech Race, Former Officials Warn

Former U.S. national security leaders, including Chuck Hagel, warned Congress that China is surpassing the U.S. in key technology fields, urging an increase in funding for federal scientific research. The concerns follow NSF layoffs due to workforce cuts, threatening America's tech leadership.

Former U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and other national security experts have raised alarms over China's strides in critical technology sectors, urging Congress to boost federal research funding.

The warning comes shortly after the National Science Foundation reduced its workforce, following President Trump's federal cutback orders.

A letter to President Trump and congressional leaders emphasized the strategic investments China is making in tech research, posing a challenge to America's global standing.

(With inputs from agencies.)