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How America's War on Chinese Tech Backfired


Published on 2024-11-26 11:10:48 - Tim Hastings, N@N
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  • SCOTT KENNEDY is Senior Adviser and Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). Washington's array of tools is highly expansive: export controls,

The article "How America's War on Chinese Tech Backfired" from Foreign Affairs discusses the unintended consequences of the U.S. efforts to curb the influence of Chinese technology companies. It outlines how U.S. policies aimed at restricting Chinese tech giants like Huawei and TikTok have not only failed to diminish their global presence but have also inadvertently strengthened China's resolve to become technologically self-sufficient. The piece highlights several key points: the U.S. has imposed sanctions and export controls, which have pushed China to accelerate its own technological advancements, particularly in semiconductors and 5G technology. This has led to a surge in domestic innovation in China, reducing its dependency on American technology. Additionally, these actions have strained U.S. relations with allies, as some countries have resisted U.S. pressure to exclude Chinese tech, fearing economic repercussions or seeing the U.S. approach as protectionist. The article argues that instead of containing Chinese tech, the U.S. has inadvertently spurred a tech rivalry, potentially leading to a bifurcated global tech ecosystem, where geopolitical tensions could further complicate international cooperation on technology standards and cybersecurity.

Read the Full Foreign Affairs Article at [ https://www.foreignaffairs.com/united-states/how-americas-war-chinese-tech-backfired ]
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