Most Americans associate 5G technology with self-driving cars, virtual reality headsets or high-speed internet. While all of these applications are exciting, they arenât as critical to America as the national security implications of 5G. Winning the race to 5G will help ensure that our military communications are secure and that bad actors canât hack or manipulate these communications. The Chinese Communist Party understands very well the importance of 5G and is working hard to develop 5G technology before us to gain control of the market. A recent report by the White House Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy bluntly summarizes the threat the CCP poses.