Geopolitical and geoeconomic tensions between China and the US remain high. This session explored the use of export control and other national security measures by competing regimes, drawing on perspectives from the US, China, the EU, the UK, Japan, and Taiwan.
The session began with an overview of US national security policies towards China and recent efforts to regulate the flow of capital and data. This was followed by insights from China on retaliatory measures, the impact on global supply chains, and changes to its anti-foreign sanctions law.
We also examined viewpoints from the EU and UK, highlighting the breadth of measures being implemented in response to the shifting geopolitical environment, and how China has reacted. Japan’s segment focused on their export controls, amendments to foreign direct investment screening systems and management of technology transfers.
A recurring theme across the session was the strategic importance of emerging technologies (such as semiconductors) and growing emphasis on data control.
The session concluded with updates from Taiwan, outlining its approach to safeguarding national security while aligning with global technology standards.
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