US-China tech war: China gives muted response to newest US initiative to redefine the country’s approach to global competition


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China has given new US Senate legislation designed to contain its tech rise a relatively muted response, despite a warning from some analysts that the move represents a paradigm shift in relations. The US Strategic Competition Act of 2021, presented to Congress last Thursday, defines areas of long-term competition with China, including technology, geopolitical issues, the economy and the military. Although China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Zhao Lijian said last Friday that the country is opposed to the bill, Chinese officials have otherwise been largely silent on the matter. “I reiterate that China is committed to developing a relationship...