Geopolitical Economy Report
US TikTok ban aims to weaken China & protect Big Tech monopolies
Mar 18, 2024
US government's plan to ban TikTok is seen as part of economic war on China and to protect Big Tech monopolies. Podcast explores US Congress movements, India banning Chinese apps, Silicon Valley lobbying. Trump's attempted TikTok ban and the role of Israel/Palestine. Discussion on US trade war with Japan, 'Free market' fundamentalist hypocrisy, and Washington Consensus. US not truly seeking 'competition' with China.
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Quick takeaways
- US targeting Chinese tech companies like TikTok to protect US tech monopolies and impede China's technological advancement.
- US policymakers display hypocrisy in advocating free trade while using protectionist measures to aid US tech firms.
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Evolution of US Policy Towards Chinese Tech Companies
The US government's recent legislative actions targeting Chinese tech companies like TikTok reveal a broader trend of economic warfare against China to protect US tech monopolies, exemplified by efforts to force Chinese companies to divest or face bans. This approach aims to impede China's technological advancement and compete with US corporate dominance, echoing historical economic conflicts like the US's past disputes with Japan over semiconductors.
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