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Binary choice: a tech cold war looms

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The Tech Cold War: U.S. vs China

This chapter examines the escalating tensions between the United States and China over technology, focusing on security concerns related to Chinese firms like Huawei and ByteDance. It highlights the implications of actions such as TikTok's potential ban and the complexities of separating software and hardware supply chains. In exploring the costs and risks of developing independent tech systems, it illustrates how this rivalry is reshaping a fractured global tech landscape.

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