This Week in Startups E1105: Unpacking the US/China Relationship with Foreign Policy & Technology Expert Jacob Helberg
Sep 4, 2020
Jacob Helberg, a senior advisor at Stanford's Cyber Policy Center and author focusing on US-China relations, dives deep into today's geopolitical tensions. He discusses the implications of China's technology, from TikTok's role in national security to the human rights violations faced by the Uyghurs. Helberg explores the contrasting motivations behind US and Chinese approaches to censorship and freedom. He highlights critical lessons from Hong Kong as they pertain to Taiwan's sovereignty, urging a reevaluation of policies to navigate this evolving landscape.
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New Cold War
- The US and China are in a new Cold War, with China actively working to become the sole superpower.
- China engages in gray zone conflict, including fentanyl exports, IP theft, and undermining the US dollar.
Shifting Public Opinion
- Daryl Morey's tweet supporting Hong Kong and the NBA's reaction highlighted the influence of China.
- The pandemic exposed US dependence on China for PPE and pharmaceuticals.
Internet as a Platform for Power
- The internet has become central to daily life, increasing the potential for political power projection.
- The US-China contest is a choice between a decentralized, free internet and a centralized, repressive one.