Chinese Ambassador to the U.S. Xie Feng delivered a fiery critique of Washington's tactics in the global tech competition this Friday, accusing America of 'changing the rules mid-game' through sanctions and export curbs. During a Harvard Kennedy School discussion with Professor Graham Allison, Xie compared the rivalry to 'racing cars on a cliff's edge' – a dangerous game where miscalculations could send both nations tumbling.
Fair Play or Foul?
Xie pushed back against U.S. claims of Chinese 'overcapacity' in clean energy: 'Imagine training hard for a marathon, only to be told you're too fast and must drop out!' He spotlighted successes in EVs, batteries, and solar tech despite U.S. restrictions, arguing: 'Competition should drive innovation, not become an excuse to bench competitors.'
BRI: From 'Trap' to Trampoline?
The ambassador framed China's Belt and Road Initiative as an economic win-win, countering criticism with stats about revived infrastructure and new markets. 'High-quality capacity isn’t excess – it’s oxygen for global growth,' he stated, dismissing comparisons to ancient Greek rivalries: 'We’re not rehashing Sparta vs Athens. This isn’t a Hollywood remake.'
With tensions simmering, Xie’s closing warning hit hard: 'Focus only on avoiding collision, and collision becomes inevitable.' Will both drivers steer clear of the cliff?
– a dangerous game where miscalculations could send both nations tumbling.
Fair Play or Foul?
He spotlighted successes in EVs, batteries, and solar tech despite U.S. restrictions, arguing: 'Competition should drive innovation, not become an excuse to bench competitors.'
BRI: From 'Trap' to Trampoline?
