Exclusive: The Jacob Helberg interview
- Posted on July 28, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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In brief
Jacob Helberg, US Undersecretary of State for Economic Affairs, reveals Washington's strategic approach to reducing technological dependency on Beijing. The interview explores America's competitive stance in artificial intelligence development, details initiatives to break China's dominance in rare earth supply chains, and announces commitments toward the Pax Silica Initiative aimed at strengthening regional partnerships in Southeast Asia. These moves reflect broader US efforts to reshape global tech competition.
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Exclusive: The Jacob Helberg interview
In this exclusive interview, US Undersecretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg discusses the AI battle between Washington and Beijing, talks American efforts to end dependence on China’s rare earths, and gives a commitment to the Philippines on the Pax Silica Initiative.
