ChinaTalk China's True Tech Ambitions
Oct 8, 2020
Emily de La Bruyere, an analyst at Horizon Advisory specializing in Chinese science and technology policy, discusses the stark differences in S&T spending between China and the U.S. She explains China's strategy behind 'China Standards 2035' and its potential global impact. The conversation covers China's rare earth strategy and its implications for international relations, illustrating how these elements intertwine with logistics and military integration. De La Bruyere emphasizes the need for careful navigation of U.S. responses to avoid isolating allies.
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Empire Economics
- Emily de La Bruyere recounts a Chinese economist's theory about empires failing due to virtual economies outpacing real ones.
- The economist suggests China will avoid this fate by maintaining balance and controlling the overlap between information technology and the real world.
China's Application Focus
- China prioritizes applications of technology, focusing on deploying existing tech rather than basic research.
- This approach leverages the open flow of information and lowers R&D costs, focusing on scaling and network effects.
Invest in Applications
- Invest in infrastructure to compete with China's application-focused approach.
- Building 5G base stations, charging stations, and data centers are crucial examples, mirroring China's "new infrastructure" push.