In a recent statement, the Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized that science and technology should serve as a universal wealth benefiting all, rather than being confined behind an "iron curtain." Speaking at the sidelines of the third session of the 14th National People's Congress, Wang addressed the ongoing China-US technology tensions.
Wang criticized the US strategy of imposing "high fences and small yards," a metaphor for restricting China's access to crucial technologies. He asserted that such measures cannot suppress China's innovative spirit. "Decoupling and supply chain disruptions will only lead to self-isolation," Wang warned, highlighting the potential negative impacts of continued restrictions.
Despite facing what he described as "unjustified external suppression" in fields like space science and chip manufacturing, Wang remains optimistic about China's trajectory towards becoming a global science and technology powerhouse. He used the analogy of the mythological hero Ne Zha, stating, "Where there is blockade, there is breakthrough; where there is suppression, there is innovation; where there is the fiercest storm, there is the platform launching China's science and technology skyward like Ne Zha soaring into the heavens." This underscores China's commitment to pushing the boundaries of innovation despite external challenges.
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FM on China-US tech war: Where there's blockade, there's breakthrough
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