Bloomberg NEF: Geopolitics of Tech

The video discusses the escalating geopolitical tensions between the US and China, focusing on the technological Cold War and its implications for global tech and Taiwan. It highlights the potential economic impact of a Taiwan conflict, comparing it to COVID-19's effects. The discussion also covers the risks of economic decoupling between the US and China, and China's potential retaliation by withholding critical minerals. The video concludes with a preview of the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in Singapore.

What is one of the main themes discussed at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum?

• The future of space exploration

• The US-China technological Cold War

• The impact of climate change

• The rise of cryptocurrency

What potential event is compared to the COVID-19 pandemic in terms of economic impact?

• A natural disaster

• A major cyber attack

• A conflict involving Taiwan

• A global financial crisis

Who provided insights on the economic impact of a potential Taiwan conflict?

• Eric Schatzker

• Paul Tudor Jones

• Bloomberg Editorial Team

• Ulrika Hoffman Burchardi

What might China do in response to US policies according to the discussion?

• Increase tariffs on US goods

• Strengthen military presence in the South China Sea

• Withhold critical minerals

• Ban US technology companies

What is emphasized about the current state of the world economy?

• It is moving towards complete deglobalization

• It remains intensely globalized

• It is becoming more self-sufficient

• It is dominated by emerging markets