Chip Controls Could Slow China's Tech Industry: Goujon

The video discusses the US-led restrictions on China's chip industry, which are seen as a strategic move to slow China's technological advancement. These restrictions include controls on US persons' activities and US-origin content, aiming to freeze China's development of leading-edge chips. The video explores the potential acceleration of China's tech industry due to these restrictions, as China may double down on its tech indigenization efforts. However, challenges remain due to China's economic climate and the restrictive geopolitical environment. The US aims to slow China's progress rather than completely halt it.

What is the primary goal of the US-led alliance regarding China's chip industry?

• To promote free trade in the tech sector

• To increase China's dependency on foreign suppliers

• To stop China's progression in the chip value chain

• To support China's tech growth

How might the US restrictions inadvertently affect China's chip-making industry?

• By slowing down its development

• By accelerating its development

• By reducing its economic incentives

• By making it more dependent on US technology

What is a key challenge for China in its tech indigenization policy?

• Lack of government support

• Over-reliance on foreign technology

• Insufficient economic incentives

• Aggressive competition from the US

What is one of the measures the US is using to undercut China's tech industry?

• Implementing outbound investment screening

• Reducing data security measures

• Promoting China's tech exports

• Increasing subsidies for Chinese firms

What internal economic challenge is China facing that affects its tech industry?

• Surplus of state-driven investments

• Declining productivity

• Rapid population growth

• Increasing foreign investments