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Questions and Answers
Which strategy has China NOT employed to bolster its tech industry?
Which strategy has China NOT employed to bolster its tech industry?
- Relying exclusively on private sector investment without governmental oversight. (correct)
- Establishing state-backed research and funding agendas.
- Mandating joint ventures between foreign and Chinese companies.
- Enticing foreign researchers with incentives.
The 'Made in China 2025' initiative primarily aimed to maintain China's status as a low-cost manufacturing hub.
The 'Made in China 2025' initiative primarily aimed to maintain China's status as a low-cost manufacturing hub.
False (B)
What percentage of the global drone market is controlled by DJI, a Chinese company?
What percentage of the global drone market is controlled by DJI, a Chinese company?
70%
By 2028, China is projected to generate ______% of the world's renewable energy.
By 2028, China is projected to generate ______% of the world's renewable energy.
Match the Chinese tech companies with their primary area of dominance:
Match the Chinese tech companies with their primary area of dominance:
What was a primary response of China to US-led sanctions and restrictions on sensitive technologies?
What was a primary response of China to US-led sanctions and restrictions on sensitive technologies?
As of 2023, China lags significantly behind the US in quantum computing development.
As of 2023, China lags significantly behind the US in quantum computing development.
Approximately how much money did the Chinese government allocate for research, development, and foreign acquisitions to boost its tech industry, according to US Congress research?
Approximately how much money did the Chinese government allocate for research, development, and foreign acquisitions to boost its tech industry, according to US Congress research?
Which sector does China NOT dominate in the global market?
Which sector does China NOT dominate in the global market?
Due to chip access limitations, DeepSeek developed its AI chatbot using ______ chips and innovative techniques.
Due to chip access limitations, DeepSeek developed its AI chatbot using ______ chips and innovative techniques.
What is one major technology sector where China has made significant advancements?
What is one major technology sector where China has made significant advancements?
Match the following Chinese tech companies with their primary products or services:
Match the following Chinese tech companies with their primary products or services:
China's rise in technology is solely due to its vast population.
China's rise in technology is solely due to its vast population.
Study Notes
- China's tech industry is rapidly growing, challenging Western dominance across various sectors.
Rise of Chinese Tech
- Chinese apps like TikTok, CapCut, Shein, and Temu are gaining global popularity.
- China has become a dominant force in the car industry, surpassing other countries in sales, driven by electric vehicles (EVs) like BYD.
- China leads in battery production, crucial for the EV industry.
- China dominates the solar panel supply chain, accounting for an estimated 80-95% globally.
- By 2028, China is projected to generate 60% of the world's renewable energy.
- DJI, a Chinese company based in Shenzhen, controls 70% of the drone market.
- Chinese scientists publish more quantum-related research papers annually than any other country.
- China is ahead of the US in some areas of quantum computing development.
- Chinese AI firms issue more patents than any other country.
- DeepSeek is a Chinese AI chatbot challenging US dominance in AI technology.
Made in China 2025
- The Chinese government launched the "Made in China 2025" initiative in 2015 to transform the country from a low-cost manufacturing hub to a global tech leader.
- The initiative aimed to establish self-sufficiency in the supply chain of cutting-edge technologies.
- The plan set over 250 mini-goals across ten target technologies.
- 86% of the goals have been achieved.
- Electric vehicles and renewable energy production have exceeded their targets.
Strategies for Success
- China has implemented a state-backed capitalism system where the government sets research and funding agendas.
- China entices foreign researchers to contribute to its tech advancements.
- Joint ventures between foreign and Chinese companies are often required.
- US Congress research indicates the Chinese government allocated US$1.5 trillion for research, development, and foreign acquisitions.
- By 2020, over US$627 billion had been spent.
- Research centers have been established in city hubs to focus on various technologies.
Challenges and Responses
- China has faced accusations of intellectual property theft through hacking.
- The US and its allies have imposed restrictions and sanctions on China regarding sensitive technologies.
- These restrictions have pushed China to pursue self-sufficiency in advanced technology.
- Huawei, despite facing US-led sanctions, pivoted to microchip manufacturing.
- In 2023, Huawei released a phone with a microchip that exceeded expectations.
- DeepSeek developed its AI chatbot with older chips and innovative techniques due to chip access limitations.
- TikTok's success has faced scrutiny and potential intervention in the US due to national security concerns.
- China is still behind in chipmaking, and progress is further hindered by sanctions and controls.
- The US government and private firms are investing heavily to maintain leadership in chip technology.
- Tech giants have committed to investing US$500 billion in AI infrastructure in the US.
- Other industrialized countries, like Germany and Japan, have launched counter-plans.
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