U.S.-China technology competition

By examining how the U.S. and China perceive the nature of their contest and plot their paths to success, we can better anticipate the trajectory of this competition.

Over time, the scope of the Entity List has broadened. In turn, the number of China- and Hong Kong-based companies on the list has skyrocketed.

U.S. determination to stem China’s AI development will continue regardless of the incoming leadership, but a Democratic administration could be more effective in rallying international allies.

Germany’s decision to exclude ZTE and Huawei parts from its 5G networks stems from geopolitical anxieties and strategic concerns.

The increasing scarcity of computational resources is now defining China-U.S. AI competition more than algorithmic superiority. 

Insights from William C. Hannas.

Chinese companies have found loopholes allowing them access to technologies the Biden administration has tried to fence off.

With China facing advanced chip and equipment bans from the United States, Singapore is an increasingly attractive place for Asia-based talent to set up AI companies.

Hong Kong’s investments in semiconductors and technology highlight a deliberate strategy to align with China’s objectives while exploiting gaps in U.S. regulations.

In a lecture to China’s top legislative body, a leading computer scientist outlined a national AI strategy focused on developing the real economy and overcoming U.S. tech restrictions. 

The third phase of Beijing’s semiconductor policy aims to learn from past mistakes. As stakes rise, can Xi Jinping secure China’s tech future and cement his political-economic legacy?