Event Brief
Rubio warns China is surpassing the US via stolen tech
Filed: May 14, 2026 at 5:03 PM ET
Summary: Rubio said China’s rise relies on intellectual property theft and reverse-engineered US technology ahead of trade talks.
WHO: Marco Rubio
WHAT: Rubio warned the US must stay ahead of the curve as China works to surpass it using stolen technology.
WHEN: May 14, 2026 at 3:55 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Rubio was reacting to China’s use of intellectual property theft and reverse-engineered US technology ahead of high-stakes trade talks with Beijing.
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