Former US NSA H.R. McMaster Advocates Corporate Hippocratic Oath to Guard Against Chinese Expansion

Former US National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster has proposed the adoption of a Hippocratic oath among corporate executives to prevent Chinese influence in the development of cutting-edge technologies. At the THRIVE 2026 Summit, McMaster emphasized the necessity of an ethical commitment akin to that of medical practitioners, compelling corporate leaders to exercise caution in their investments in foreign countries, particularly China. He highlighted the crucial need to prevent potential adversaries from leveraging American investments for the advancement of weapon systems that could potentially threaten US interests, urging for greater vigilance in boardroom decisions involving technology and research enterprises abroad. McMaster…