The number and size of those tech investments in startups developing military applications were not broken out.
"Investigating Chinese investments, however, may not address the root problem.
A New York Times story this week says that among the startups are companies working on artificial intelligence for military robots, rocket engines, ship sensors and printers that could produce high-tech components such as computer screens for military jets.
As Washington fiddles, China is investing billions in U.S. startups with cutting-edge products that could have military applications at the same time it is dialing back investments in less critical American industries such as entertainment.
Many of the firms making such investments are owned by companies controlled by the Chinese government or connected to its leaders.
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