The United States has long positioned itself as a beacon of \"openness,\" \"freedom,\" and \"equality.\" However, recent actions suggest a shift from these foundational ideals. In a strategic move to maintain its superpower status, Washington has increasingly prioritized containment over collaboration.
Adopting a \"small yard, high fence\" approach, the U.S. has intensified efforts to curb China's technological advancements. This strategy includes stringent export controls and investment restrictions aimed at limiting China's access to cutting-edge technologies.
For example, on October 7, 2022, the U.S. Department of Commerce updated its Export Administration Regulations, restricting the export of advanced chips, equipment, and services to Chinese state-owned enterprises. These measures have only tightened in 2023, making it increasingly difficult for American firms to supply semiconductor manufacturing equipment and other high-tech products to their Chinese counterparts.
While these policies are intended to safeguard U.S. technological supremacy, they may inadvertently hinder innovation and collaboration on a global scale. As the U.S. builds a \"high fence\" around its technological ecosystem, the benefits of open exchange and international cooperation could be compromised, potentially stalling progress in key technological sectors.
As the global landscape evolves, the U.S. faces a critical juncture: balancing national security interests with the need for a collaborative international environment that fosters innovation and growth for all.
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