China’s updated tech export catalogue is sparking global chatter – but experts say there’s no drama here. 🇨🇳 The revised list, trimming restricted items from 164 to 134, actually reflects a more open approach to tech collaboration, according to analysts.
🔍 While critics rushed to call it protectionism, Liu Chunsheng of Central University of Finance and Economics notes: “Most didn’t even compare versions. The reductions show China prioritizing innovation partnerships.”
Zoom out: The U.S. maintains far stricter tech export controls through agencies like BIS, targeting AI, chips, and quantum computing. Remember the Huawei and ZTE bans? 🚫 “America’s EAR regulations are the blueprint for tech trade walls,” Liu adds.
Why it matters: As global tech battles heat up, China’s move could signal opportunities for cross-border R&D. The takeaway? 🌱 “Before judging, check the receipts,” says one industry insider. “This catalogue isn’t a lockdown – it’s a roadmap.”
