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Please join us for an exciting panel I'm hosting at Carnegie on March 28: "On the Frontier of US-Japan Tech Collaborations" featuring Aki Jiang from World Innovation Lab, Doug Kuribayashi from Presidio Ventures and Sumitomo Corp, and Ricky Sakai from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. This is exactly the kind of thing that the "Innovative Japan, Global Japan" does for global audiences. (The other two pillars are input to Japanese policy, business, and thought leaders in Japanese, and linking Silicon Valley and Japan through the Japan - Silicon Valley Innovation Initiative@Carnegie) ----------- The United States and Japan continue to make technology collaborations a core pillar of their bilateral relationship, but many governmental discussions around trade and investment are framed by traditional and increasingly outdated notions of what is happening on the ground. Examination of specific private sector collaborations between American and Japanese companies reveals a different narrative, demonstrating how the two countries’ political economies increasingly harness each other’s innovative activities. Join the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace for this discussion on the important patterns in cutting-edge, private-sector collaboration between the United States and Japan, illustrated by specific case studies. The conversation will be moderated by Kenji Kushida, senior fellow for Japan studies in Carnegie’s Asia Program, and will feature Aki Jiang, Doug Kuribayashi, and Ricky Sakai.

what might seem like a contradiction to current geopolitical trends is the consequence of geopolitical competition. in short: if you want to play in china, you have to localize all of your enterprise business capabilities, including ip creation. we describe this trend in detail in "the tech cold war". #geopolitics #china #geotech #techcoldwar https://lnkd.in/eWe8Tiey

One of the most significant announcements emerging from #China’s ‘Two Sessions’ meetings in March was a re-energized commitment by the government to achieve global supremacy and self-sufficiency in key #hightech industries. Our China Program Manager Xiaoting (Maya) Liu breaks down why #Canadian governments and businesses should pay close attention to how China’s “new productive forces” agenda is implemented: 

China-U.S. Rivalry Through a Tech Lens “The U.S. is feeling an ever stronger sense of urgency in deepening technological competition with China,” ZHAO MINGHAO writes. “As President Joe Biden’s National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said, it won’t be enough for the U.S. to simply retain technological leadership. Rather, it needs to widen the technology gap with competitors as much as possible. This reflects a significant change in U.S. strategic thinking about technological competition with China and indicates that the U.S. will create more barricades for Chinese research and development — or even to push back some of the technological advancements China has made. No doubt China needs to prepare for greater pressure from the U.S. as it attempts to strangle Chinese tech progress. China must do its best to guarantee the sustainability of its own development.”

What role does innovation play in U.S.-China relations? Watch our latest video on the The U.S. and China Innovation Race from our conference this January. This panel was led by Gary Rieschel, Chair of Asia Society Northern California, and included Rui Ma, COO of AlphaWatch AI, Ganesh V. Iyer, CEO of NIO U.S., and KR Sridhar, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Bloom Energy. This panel discussion focused on innovation and technology competition between the United States and China. Key topics included AI development, the electric vehicle industry, energy transition challenges, and the importance of attracting global talent. The panelists shared their experiences working in both countries and their perspectives on innovation ecosystems. China was highlighted for its rapid infrastructure development, though currently invention may be better rewarded in the United States. Collaboration between countries was emphasized to solve shared problems like sustainable energy and climate change. Issues around high-skilled immigration policies restricting foreign talent were raised. Losing skilled students and researchers was seen as detrimental to U.S. competitiveness. Overall, the panel argued that openness to global skills and partnerships across borders will be important for continued technology leadership. https://lnkd.in/gWjzh3Dd

The Sources of #China’s #Innovativeness Today I came cross the below article by Dr. Tim Rühlig of German Council on Foreign Relations which provides a deep analysis of (1) How did China become innovative? (2) Will China remain innovative? (3) How should the West react to China’s innovativeness? Against most expectations, the People’s Republic of China (#PRC) has developed into an innovation #powerhouse. Recent #Australian research found that China leads in 37 of 44 critical #technologies, as measured by international research output. The latest #CyberPowerIndex prepared by the Belfer Center ranks China second, falling short only of the cyber capabilities of the #UnitedStates. The World Intellectual Property Organization’s Global Innovation Index paints a slightly different picture: China is placed 11th, but still ahead of several industrialized economies including France. These and other similar studies might be unable to grasp the full complexity and degree of China’s technological advance. While only approximations, however, all these reports paint a clear picture: the PRC is highly innovative. KEY FINDINGS China’s formula for success comprises “Five #Virtues”: (a) a ­skillful modulation of #protectionism in a large market; (b) ­attracting ­#knowledge into the country; (c) liaison with Western actors; (d) party-­state guidance instead of control; and (e) domestic ­#competition with Chinese characteristics. All these virtues are being challenged by domestic policies and deteriorating international conditions. China will remain innovative but the extent of its success is not foretold. The West still has some leverage. An effective Western policy response requires a proper ­under­standing of the diverse risks inherent in China’s innovation power in different technologies. #Geopolitics, global markets and technological characteristics will all need to be considered. The #EuropeanUnion, including #Germany, must invest not only in ­reducing #dependencies on China, but also in its strengths to remain technologically indispensable to China. I am happy to share this article with you and looking forward to your thoughts... Wish you all a happy Thursday 😊

{Enthusiastic, Professional} Greetings LinkedIn network! 👋 It's another day for tech aficionados and international trade enthusiasts! The Biden administration has taken another major leap forward in shaping the future of US-China relations. 🚀 The American government is set to restrict the country’s investments in major Chinese technology sectors. Tough times ahead? Maybe, but think again! * A Deepening Rift - Yes, this latest action will surely dig the rift between the world's two largest economies a little deeper. This perhaps invites pulling up our strategic socks and revisiting our individual as well as collective business methodologies pertaining to these markets. * Swift Response from Beijing - In the age of quick communication, Beijing has sent a fast and stern response to this restrictive approach by the US government. And why not? He who is uncomfortable will always voice his resistance first. As a content writer intently observing and documenting developments in our interconnected global village, I predict: * The emergence of new trade giants. This move could unjustly take the stage lights away from the current superpowers, i.e., the US and China. We'll witness smaller but agile economies taking advantage of this opportunity, pushing their technological bounds and inviting more American investments. * A digital detente could soon be a reality! Amid a digitally evolving era rolled up with rapid breakthroughs, the US restrictions might balloon as stress-strategy which could catalyze talks and possibly, result in bilateral agreements to take the technological competition to a healthy, mature stage. * The corporate chess game about to get thrilling. Chinese tech companies, especially AI industry, must quickly rejig their strategy or enter strategic alliances with non-US ventures to keep the innovation engines running, eliciting a thrilling corporate chess game! We stand at a fascinating moment of technological and geopolitical reshaping. But remember, challenges fuel innovation. Let's stay positive and enthusiastic as the world is offering us a new maze to navigate - A difficult one, but not an impossible one. Innovation, like water, will always find a way! 💡🏋️♂️💼 #USTrade #ChinaInvestments #TechTrends

As the U.S. election approaches, its impact on U.S.-China technology relations is becoming increasingly critical. While both political parties recognize the need to address China's technological ascent, they differ in their approaches and strategies. A potential Republican administration may accelerate tech decoupling efforts, with an emphasis on restricting Chinese access to cutting-edge technologies, including semiconductors and artificial intelligence. This approach could further tighten export controls and heighten scrutiny on U.S.-China technology investments. In contrast, a Democratic administration might pursue a more multilateral strategy, working with allies to establish global tech norms and regulations that counterbalance China’s influence, while maintaining a competitive edge in emerging technologies. Regardless of the election outcome, China's technological trajectory will remain a central concern in U.S. policy circles. The next administration's policies could have significant implications for global innovation, supply chain resilience, and international standards on technology. How will U.S. tech strategy toward China evolve after 2024? This is a question that policymakers, companies, and investors worldwide are closely monitoring. #USElection2024 #USChinaRelations #TechPolicy #Geopolitics #Innovation #EmergingTech

A piece from me in Forbes Markets. Since the Chinese Communist Party's Third Plenum in mid-July, there has been plenty of jeering at the vagueness of "new productive forces" and "high quality productive forces." But viewed through the longer lens of several decades of Chinese technonationalism - the subject of my book, "China's Techno-Warriors" - there is coherence to the effort to challenge foreign players, plug vulnerabilities, and bolster competitive options. Using technology to make "old" industries "new" could be more impactful than Chinese efforts to invest at the frontier.

Discussing potential ways for Australia to navigate intensifying tech rivalries between the US and the People's Republic of China (PRC), UTS:ACRI Professor - Research Marina Zhang, Emeritus Professor at the University of Queensland Mark Dodgson AO and Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Said Business School at the University of Oxford Professor David Gann CBE write in the East Asia Forum that "To safeguard its national security and economic interests, Australia must adopt flexible and prudent diplomatic strategies, pursue an independent industrial policy and actively contribute to multilateral frameworks." They note that "This approach should be underpinned by policies guided by a clear-eyed assessment of Australia’s national interests, values, competitive positions and the nature of technological battlefields." Read: https://bit.ly/4aRSGij