CEPA | Tim Sweijs & Ron Stoop: Recalibrating Connectivity to Compete Against China

"The Competition is with China, not with Europe." Securing global trade and technology is more critical than ever. In an article for the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA), HCSS research director Tim Sweijs and strategic analyst Ron Stoop explore how the US and EU must unite to counter China’s growing influence, protect supply chains, and strengthen economic security. To address these challenges, Sweijs and Stoop urge the US and EU to adopt a coordinated strategy. With rising geopolitical tensions, the US and EU must set aside trade disputes and work together: the challenge is not with each other - the real competition is with China.

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Friso Stevens | Chinese Scholarly Perspectives on the US-Promoted Indo-Pacific Concept and Strategy

In a new article, HCSS Senior Fellow Friso Stevens examines the ways that China-based scholars interpret the US-promoted concept of the ‘Indo-Pacific’ and the strategy and policy advice they advance on how Beijing should engage with it. The article finds the Chinese discourse to be realist in outlook and invariably pessimistic. As such, it mirrors the debate in the West.

The U.S.-China Technology War and Taiwan’s Semiconductor Role in Geopolitics

In the dynamic landscape of global geopolitics, Taiwan has emerged as a pivotal player in the U.S.-China technology war, particularly in the realm of semiconductor production. With a remarkable contribution of over 60% of advanced chips, Taiwan has positioned itself as a critical hub for technologies driving artificial intelligence, 5G, and advanced military weaponry. This paper by Jiann-Chyuan Wang, delves into the intricate interplay between the U.S.-China trade and technology war, the Chips & Science Act, and Taiwan's semiconductor industry.