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China think tank: Tech competition driving US-EU rift

A Chinese think tank analysis suggests that technological competition is becoming a central point of friction between the United States and the European Union. The analysis highlights recent clashes, such as the EU's $1 billion fine against Google, as indicators of a significant shift in transatlantic relations. This competition over tech regulations is seen as undermining the traditional alliance, which was once based on shared values but is now increasingly driven by national interests. AI

IMPACT Highlights how regulatory actions in tech, particularly concerning major players like Google, are becoming a significant factor in international relations.

RANK_REASON Analysis from a Chinese think tank commenting on geopolitical shifts and regulatory actions.

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China think tank: Tech competition driving US-EU rift

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Cao Jiaxuan ·

    Is tech the main battleground as EU and US drift apart? One Chinese prediction says so

    Clashes between the United States and European Union are becoming the “new normal” with competition over tech regulations at the “core”, according to an analysis published by a leading Chinese think tank. Guo Mingxu, head of the European Economy Programme at the China Institutes …