ChinaTalk The changing nature of U.S.-China tech competition
Jan 9, 2020
Adam Segal, the Director of the Digital and Cyberspace Policy Program at the Council on Foreign Relations, tackles the intense tech rivalry between the U.S. and China. He discusses the pressures on Chinese scientists and questions the implications of who funds research and development. Segal argues for enhanced federal funding to maintain U.S. competitiveness and evaluates antitrust regulations' potential effects on innovation. He also highlights the cultural divides in tech and the need for collaboration to navigate the evolving global landscape.
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China's Tech Success
- Chinese tech policy wasn't always top-down and strategic.
- Flexibility, local experimentation, and capital influx fueled its growth.
Techno-Nationalism
- China's techno-nationalism is rooted in a long-standing fear of tech dependence.
- This has intensified under Xi, prioritizing self-reliance and indigenous innovation.
Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Chinese Academy of Sciences, based on the Russian model, has played a key role in R&D.
- Reforms aimed to connect these institutes with industry, boosting commercialization.