China’s technological expansion has sparked a policy shift in the United States, aimed at countering China’s progress and maintaining its own technological dominance. This includes restricting access to critical technologies, investing in domestic semiconductor production, and forming alliances with key partners to impede China’s acquisition of advanced technology. Additionally, China’s dominance in global 5G adoption and its growing share of global data raise further concerns for the US and its allies. The study highlights the need for a reassessment of the role of technology in international relations and its impact on the international system, as emerging technologies transcend traditional geographical boundaries and pose complex challenges to national security.
China’s Technological Expansion: A Threat to Global Technological Superiority
