In today’s New York Times Rep. Manzullo says that in the future he hopes CFIUS will “take more account of economic security as well as military security.” I talked to his press secretary again this morning and he elaborated a little, telling me that Manzullo was concerned about making Lenovo the third largest computer maker in the world when China doesn’t play by the same economic rules that we do, manipulating its currency for example. This reminded me of a comment from the earlier IBM/Lenovo thread: “Our government has laws on compliance, equal rights, minimum wages, minimum age to start working, environmental protection, intellectual property and patents to name a few. While other governments like China for example do not have similar laws but also practices other forms of policies, such as fixing their currency to the dollar and others, which in effect subsidizes work that is outsourced.” Meanwhile, what do you all make of the way “economic security” is used here? To me, it takes on a more ominous quality when juxtaposed with national security. Usually we talk about economic security as an issue for individuals, but here it applies to the whole country. Related content brandpost Top 10 reasons to modernize technology now Application modernization is a wise investment for businesses seeking long-term success and a competitive edge in today's fast-paced digital landscape. By Amanda Downs and Alina Zamorskaya Jun 06, 2023 7 mins Digital Transformation feature 5G ready or 5G really? Industry CIOs face hard truths about private 5G Some enterprises are building private 5G networks for their industrial environments, only to find they have to initially settle for 4G service. So what is private 5G ready for, and what can it really do? By Peter Sayer Jun 06, 2023 8 mins CIO Network Appliances Network Switches opinion 5 tips for startup partnership success Corporate venture investments provide IT leaders with new engines for IT innovation, broader networks for emerging opportunities, fuel for in-house transformation, and improved career prospects — if done right. By Isaac Sacolick Jun 06, 2023 8 mins Startups Digital Transformation IT Strategy feature 14 organizations that support LGBTQ+ tech workers Offering networking, mentorship, and career development opportunities, these 14 professional orgs foster community for LGBTQ+ workers in an industry that isn’t always welcoming. By Sarah K. White Jun 06, 2023 9 mins Diversity and Inclusion Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe