GeoTech Wars
Inside Beijing with China Scholar Orville Schell
Apr 2, 2024
Orville Schell, Director of the Center on U.S.-China Relations, shares his extensive expertise on China and U.S.-China dynamics. He delves into Xi Jinping's shifting worldview and the factors behind China's pivot towards self-reliance after years of globalization. The conversation also highlights the challenges of technological decoupling, the geopolitical risks tied to supply chains, particularly regarding Taiwan, and the intricate semiconductor landscape crucial for both nations' futures.
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- Xi Jinping's leadership marks a strategic pivot towards technological independence in China, aiming to diminish reliance on Western markets.
- The potential decoupling from the West poses significant threats to global supply chains and technological collaborations, complicating existing dependencies.
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Shifts in U.S.-China Relations
The U.S.-China relationship has undergone significant changes in the past decade due to geopolitical shifts and internal political dynamics within China. Key factors contributing to this shift include the historical context of engagement initiated in the 1970s and the subsequent rise of Xi Jinping, whose political ideology reflects a distrust of the West. Although past administrations in the U.S. supported this engagement model, China's growing confidence and push for technological self-reliance have led to a decoupling that challenges the previously beneficial global relationship. This new stance not only impacts trade but also influences China's approach to foreign policy and its perception of global partnerships.
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