U.S.-China technology competition

The G-7 digital and tech ministers’ gathering in Takasaki, Japan, offers hints as to the group’s priorities.

Space, AI, and quantum computing and communication are China’s top technology priorities. How advanced are its capabilities in each? 

Beijing sees no choice but to have the state take control of its tech industry amid U.S. pressure. But past experience shows that the big semiconductor push will bring complications.

The White House is considering blocking Huawei's access to items below the 5G level, a move that would have a far-reaching impact on the Chinese tech giant. 

Aside from longstanding historical issues, the three countries will face challenges in sustaining coordination on North Korea and China policy. 

As China-U.S. competition securitizes more and more economic transactions, Seoul’s old balancing act between the rivals is becoming trickier to sustain.

Both the Netherlands and South Korea are crucial players in the semiconductor industry – and neither wants to be caught in the China-U.S. crossfire.

New controls, if maintained, enforced, and ultimately supported by allies, have the potential to reshape the world’s most consequential economic relationships.

In October, the U.S. passed sweeping new export controls on China. It has not been as easy for the United States to gain buy-in as some in Washington expected.

China's vision for hybrid digital infrastructure is distinct from the United States' emphasis on dedicated digital infrastructure.

Insights from Chris Miller.

Special manufacturing innovation zones are a better option than the subsidies found in the CHIPS Act.