Tag: china
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The Chip and the Treaty: Technology Sanctions as the New Language of Digital Statecraft
China’s 15th Five-Year Plan omits key terms like “lithography machine,” signaling a strategic shift towards AI and digital economy over chip manufacturing. Meanwhile, U.S. semiconductor export controls have unintentionally accelerated China’s capabilities, creating diplomatic tensions and unregulated technology diplomacy, with risks compounded by the absence of a governance framework.
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The New Ambassadors: Why Tech Companies Have Become Sovereign Actors in Global Diplomacy
In 2017, Denmark pioneered tech diplomacy by appointing a tech ambassador in Silicon Valley, recognizing the geopolitical influence of tech firms. Today, over seventy nations have embraced this model. However, despite diplomatic engagement, a significant accountability vacuum remains, complicating the regulation of powerful non-state tech actors in global governance.
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China’s Deep-Sea Cable Cutter: A New Front in Undersea Warfare?
China’s new deep-sea cable-cutting device, capable of operating at 4,000 meters, raises global security concerns due to its potential use in asymmetric warfare. This advancement prompts reevaluation of maritime defense strategies amid rising geopolitical tensions.
