ChinaTalk Forging an Innovation Base Alliance
Apr 30, 2020
Join Dan Kliman, an expert on international defense innovation and author of "Fateful Transitions," alongside Kristine Lee, a contributor on China's tech ambitions. They dive into how the U.S. can leverage its alliances, particularly with Japan, to maintain a technological edge over China. The discussion highlights Japan's strategic shift from cooperation to competition with China and the critical need for innovation partnerships among allies. They also touch on the implications of Chinese social media's global reach and the ethical considerations in U.S. foreign policy.
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Japan's Response to China's Rise
- Japan initially focused on integrating China into international institutions while hedging against its rise.
- This balance shifted towards hedging as China's power grew, particularly after the mid-1990s.
Japanese Public Opinion on China
- Japanese public opinion is highly skeptical of China, with unfavorable views exceeding those in the US and Australia.
- Polls consistently show strong support for the US-Japan alliance, reflecting Japan's security concerns.
Importance of Tech Cooperation
- US tech advantage is declining due to insufficient R&D investment and China's tech acquisition.
- Allied cooperation is crucial for the US to maintain a quantitative and qualitative technological edge.
