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The AI Bottleneck China Controls

(And Congress Ignores)

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Jul 22, 2025
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The House Armed Services Committee knows the problem. Their 2026 NDAA report admits: "The United States continues to face a significant shortfall in domestic manufacturing capabilities, with over 98 percent of semiconductor assembly, packaging, and testing done overseas." Their solution? Ban three Chinese companies and schedule briefings.

China's solutio…

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