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The strategy behind these sanctions has been met with skepticism. Experts like TP Hang, who has firsthand experience with AI technologies from both the U.S. and China, criticize the effectiveness of restricting chips instead of fostering broader cooperation. The concern is that treating countries differently based on their alignment with U.S. interests may erode relationships and inadvertently empower China by compelling non-aligned nations to seek partnerships with it.
The limitations of U.S. technology transfer policies could lead to a scenario where nations feeling ostracized may become sympathetic to China's advancements, thus bolstering another superpower's position in the global tech ecosystem.